white lie

Example Sentences

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When a New York reporter pressed her about her son’s claim of never telling a lie, Lillian conceded he tells “white lies.”

From Washington Post

Ward describes telling some "white lies" to club team-mates about why she wasn't in certain sessions.

From BBC

“Typically, people don’t lie about where they went to school or what degree they completed — those are bigger than just a white lie — and they understand the liability behind that,” he said.

From Seattle Times

“It’s also fascinating to see just how important we value telling the truth – but admit to telling little white lies every day.”

From Washington Times

I would have been happy to provide a little white lie if I had one in the holster, but I had nothing.

From Washington Post