I was just talking to (Boss's Name) - The lie you tell when you're too embarrassed to say you were

The lie you tell when you're too embarrassed to say you were gaming or watching cat videos instead of working.

'I was just talking to Mr. Johnson about my ex's new beard.'

'I was just talking to Ms. Patel about my cat's tragic betrayal.'

'I was just talking to Principal Smith about why the cafeteria meat is a crime.'