Why do toddlers lie?

My daughter has been telling a lot of lies recently. Small lies. She’s 2 years 10 months. Is this a developmental milestone?

Why do toddlers lie?
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She's at an age where imagination starts flowing, and it is something that most kids will learn how to do - but of course, not very healthy to let it continue long-term! This might be helpful: https://www.babycenter.com/404_why-does-my-toddler-lie_6829.bc