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white lie
Noun
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
好意的な結果を得るために意図的に述べる、悪意のない嘘、すなわち相手を傷つけないために用いられる小さな嘘
（ plural ）
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(idiomatic) A deliberate, untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result.
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white lie
I told a small white lie about being busy so I wouldn't hurt her feelings.
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I told a small white lie about being busy so I wouldn't hurt her feelings.
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