idiom
tell a white lie
TEL ah WYT LY
tɛl ə waɪt laɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
tellawhitelie
Dictionary meaning
tell a harmless lie to avoid hurting someone's feelings; a small deception with benevolent intent
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