White Lie (Noun)
Meaning
An unimportant lie (especially one told to be tactful or polite).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She told a white lie to her aunt about loving the ugly sweater she had given her for her birthday.
- He told a white lie to his friend about having a prior commitment to avoid going to the party.
- The politician was accused of telling a white lie about the state of the economy to boost public morale.
- She told a white lie to her child about the existence of Santa Claus to preserve the magic of childhood.
- He told a white lie about his wife's cooking being delicious to avoid hurting her feelings.