Correct option is D
Option (d) is the correct meaning of the idiom
"A white lie".
"A white lie": A harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone's feelings or causing trouble.
Example: Telling your friend that their cooking was great when it wasn't is an example of a white lie.
Other related idioms:
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"Bend the truth" - to slightly alter the truth for convenience or kindness.
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"Smooth things over" - to make a situation less awkward or difficult, often with small lies.
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"Half-truth" - a statement that is partially true but leaves out important information.