What is another word for told a white lie?
Pronunciation: [tˈə͡ʊld ɐ wˈa͡ɪt lˈa͡ɪ] (IPA) 
"Told a white lie" is a common phrase used to describe someone who has told a small lie, usually with good intentions and no harm intended. There are several synonyms for this phrase, including "fibbed," "stretched the truth," "exaggerated," "fabricated," "misrepresented," and "fudged the facts." Each of these phrases describes a similar act of lying or not telling the whole truth, but they may differ in the specifics or implications of the lie. Ultimately, the use of any of these synonyms emphasizes the idea that the person in question has not been entirely truthful, but has not necessarily done anything malicious or harmful.
