lily-white

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lily-white

1. (British, American & Australian) completely white in colour He marvelled at her lily-white hands.

2. (American & Australian) completely honest (often negative) He's not exactly lily-white himself, so he has some nerve calling her a cheat!

3. (American & Australian) having only white people near, often because of a wish to keep black people away The black family found it difficult to feel comfortable in this lily-white, prosperous suburb.

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