| Idiom | a white lie |
|---|---|
| Definition | a small lie, or a lie said to avoid hurting someone's feelings |
| Examples | - I told her I liked her new hat. It was a white lie, but I saw no reason to upset her. - If you are married it's sometimes necessary to tell white lies, otherwise you'd be fighting the whole time. |
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