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Definitions from the Weba white lieDescription:A white lie is a harmless or trivial untruth told to avoid hurting someone's feelings or to maintain social harmony. It is a kind of lie that is typically considered socially acceptable or morally permissible. Examples:As a noun:1. He told her a white lie about liking her new haircut. 2. Sometimes, telling a white lie can spare unnecessary pain. 3. The children believed their parents' white lie about Santa Claus. As a verb:1. She often white lies to her mother about eating healthy. 2. In order to protect her friend's reputation, she white lied about attending the party. 3. He white lies to his boss to avoid admitting his mistakes. Related Products: | ||||
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