As much as we would like to appear virtuous, let's face it, sometimes lying seems the prudent thing to do.
No, those pants don't make you look fat.
My Twitter account was hacked.
Sorry I missed your call, the battery on my cell phone was dead.
But judging by recent sports events, those who play, coach and manage believe the ninth commandment — thou shall not bear false witness against thy neighbor — should end with the word "unless."
•Unless it helps us draft the player we want.
•Unless it helps us win.