"Serious understatement" means expressing something that is much less important or serious than it actually is.
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«serious»
«understatement»
Sentences with «serious understatement»
- A recent report on global trade in endangered species conducted by WWF found that when it comes to elephants, China is «failing on key aspects of compliance or enforcement» — which seems like serious understatement. (treehugger.com)
- To call it impressive is a serious understatement. (techtimes.com)
- «To say he's the most athletic guy in the gym is a serious understatement,» says senior guard Ben Caton. (si.com)
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