white lie

Examples (10)

• A white lie is often told to avoid hurting someone's feelings.
• Sometimes, telling a small white lie can make things easier.
• She told a white lie about liking the gift to spare her friend's feelings.
• Most people agree that a white lie is generally harmless.
• Is it ever justifiable to tell a white lie?
• He often resorts to a white lie to get out of awkward social situations.
• The child's white lie about finishing his homework was quickly discovered.
• Parents sometimes tell their children a white lie for their own good.
• She considered it a harmless white lie, but he felt betrayed.
• Telling a white lie can prevent unnecessary conflict.