1. white lie - Noun
2. white lie - Phrase
white lie (plural white lies)
(idiomatic) A deliberate, untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result.
Or alternatively, consider subtly telling a little white lie, which can also get a satisfying reaction. Source: Internet
As Miranda tries to find a date for Charlotte's wedding, she decides to tell a little white lie. Source: Internet
When a white lie makes a person as guilty as murder does, then there really is no good and bad to apply to human affairs. Source: Internet