hvid løgn — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fib noun A small, usually harmless lie.
Senses
hvid løgn is used for these senses in English:
- fib (informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
- white lie (idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
fib — full definition
- noun A small, usually harmless lie.
- verb To tell a small, harmless lie.