An untruth told to spare someone's feelings or out of politeness; a harmless or well-intentioned falsehood.
Examples:
- She asked if I liked her dress, and of course I told a white lie.
Origin: First half of 1700s
An untruth told to spare someone's feelings or out of politeness; a harmless or well-intentioned falsehood.
Examples:
Origin: First half of 1700s