英语词汇“a white lie”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	a white lie
释义	a white lie something which is untrue, that is often said in order to protect someone or to avoid hurting someone's feelings I believe that this is a case where a little white lie is really more appropriatethan the truth. Examples of 'a white lie' in a sentence a white lie The judge was 'not prepared to make allowances for a 'white lie' '. Times, Sunday Times (2007) This is called a white lie, or politeness, or generosity. Times, Sunday Times (2007) That's not a white lie, that's a complete lie. The Sun (2016) And telling a white lie means you avoid the inevitable lecture. The Sun (2007) As for explaining to her why you are unhappy, sometimes a white lie is the better, diplomatic path. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Also, our music is a 'white lie' gently protecting the upsetting truths in the lyrics. The Sun (2008) It was a white lie. Times, Sunday Times (2013) And the bit claiming it is 'the life and times of a rock-star fantasist' is a white lie, too. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It is the definition of a white lie: keeps her happy, keeps him from being banished to the spare room. Times, Sunday Times (2009) This is one of the few areas in which experts agree that a white lie wouldn't go amiss. Times, Sunday Times (2008)
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a white lie