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Definition of Polite fiction
1. Noun. (idiomatic) A social scenario in which all participants are aware of a truth, but pretend to believe in some alternative version of events to avoid conflict or embarrassment. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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1. Noun. (idiomatic) A social scenario in which all participants are aware of a truth, but pretend to believe in some alternative version of events to avoid conflict or embarrassment. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com