What does "Understatement" mean?
saying less than truth
"Understatement" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
Well, to say things ended badly would be an understatement.
— Gossip Girl S2E7
There's an understatement.
— Notting Hill
That's an understatement.
— Supernatural S1E10
Understatement.
— The Crown S2E1
To say this first day was challenging would be an understatement.
— Young Sheldon S2E1
I'd categorize that as an understatement.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S4E19
"GREAT" IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT.
— Gilmore Girls S1E8
"close" appears to be something of an understatement.
— Grey's Anatomy S3E18
"Understatement" in TV shows & movies
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