little white lie
Example Sentences
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Michael has been unable to resist telling a little white lie over the years that he is related to Darren and his famous father, Sir Alex of Manchester United fame.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025
Just a bit, like a little white lie to oneself.
From Washington Post • Dec. 24, 2021
Children are taught that planets revolve around the sun, but that’s a little white lie.
From Scientific American • Nov. 12, 2019
The escape of a little white lie teaches a clean-cut teenager to use the high-school rumor mill to her advantage.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2019
He comforts her with a little white lie.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
