white lie in Italian
white lie in Italian is bugia a fin di bene, bugia bianca, bugia pietosa.
white lie in Italian
bugia a fin di bene
(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.
bugia bianca
(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.
bugia pietosa
(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.
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What is "white lie" in Italian?
"white lie" in Italian is bugia a fin di bene, bugia bianca, bugia pietosa.
Are there other ways to say "white lie" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "white lie": bugia a fin di bene, bugia bianca, bugia pietosa.
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