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white lie

Idiom Colors

Meaning

a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone

Example Sentences

"I told a white lie to avoid upsetting her."

Related Expressions

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in a safe or stable situation

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to have a personal reason to complain or criticize

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to arrange or explain something clearly

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to listen attentively and sympathetically