white lie

ریشه

Compound of the words 'white' and 'lie', where 'white' is used to indicate innocence or harmlessness.

مثال

• He told a white lie about liking her dress to avoid hurting her feelings.
• Sometimes, a white lie is necessary to keep the peace.
• Telling a white lie can sometimes be more kind than telling the harsh truth.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Tell a white lie Justify a white lie Harmless white lie Innocent white lie