a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone
una mentira inofensiva o pequeña que se dice para evitar herir a alguien (una mentira inofensiva o pequeña que se dice para evitar herir a alguien)
"I told a white lie to avoid upsetting her."
"Dije una mentira piadosa para evitar molestarlas." (Dije una **mentira piadosa** para evitar molestarlas.)
to present a situation in a particular way
in prison
someone very experienced at something
someone who is very social and enjoys meeting people
to be in charge of an activity or organization
to gain control by causing disagreement among others