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Understatement

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Tom's understatement of his hunger caused him to skip lunch.
The doctor's understatement of the seriousness of the patient's condition caused the family to panic.
The party was an understatement of how much fun we actually had.
"I'm just a little tired," he said with a yawn, a classic understatement.
The painting was an understatement of the artist's true talent and potential.
The small scratch on the car was an understatement of the accident that actually occurred.
The earthquake was an understatement of the devastation that had occurred.
"His response to my question was an understatement; I couldn't tell if he meant yes or no."
"I think I need a bigger boat," he muttered to himself, which was an understatement as the great white shark circled his small boat.
The hike was challenging, to put it lightly, which was an understatement as they had to navigate through a dangerous terrain.
"The job requirements were an understatement; I had no idea what the position really entailed."
The singer's performance was lackluster, to say the least, which was an understatement as the audience booed her off the stage.
His account of the events was an understatement of what actually happened.
The artist's explanation of her intricate painting technique as "just a few brushstrokes" was an understatement.
The hiker's description of the mountain as "challenging" was an understatement; it was one of the most difficult hikes in the region.
The politician's assertion that the scandal was "a minor issue" was an understatement.
When the politician said the issue was "a bit contentious," he was making an understatement; it was a full-blown controversy.
His understatement about the amount of work needed for the project was concerning.
The teacher's understatement about the difficulty of the homework was misleading.
The politician's understatement about the impact of the policy was controversial.
Her response to winning the Nobel Prize was a classic understatement.
His description of the car accident as a "minor fender bender" was an understatement.
The hiker's report that the trail was "a bit challenging" was an understatement.
His understatement when he lost his job was admirable.
His description of the roller coaster as "not too thrilling" was an understatement.
The manager's description of the project as "a little behind schedule" was an understatement; it was significantly delayed.
Her understatement about the importance of the test was concerning.
The actress's comment that the movie was "okay" was an understatement.
The statement that the earthquake was "just a little shake" was an understatement.
The actor's performance was described as "not bad," but that was a massive understatement; it was outstanding.
The runner's description of the marathon as "a little tough" was an understatement; it was a grueling 26-mile race.
Her understatement when she heard the news shocked everyone.
His dry sense of humor relies heavily on understatement.
The diplomat's understatement of the crisis only made the situation worse.
The cartoonist's talent for understatement was evident in his comic strips.
The humor in the movie was mostly based on understatement.
His clever use of understatement made his joke all the funnier.
The satirical newspaper article relied on understatement to poke fun at the government.
The writer's use of understatement added a touch of humor to his novel.
The chef's understatement of the dish's complexity made it all the more impressive.
The writer's use of understatement gave the horror story a more chilling effect.
The artist's understatement of her talent was endearing to her fans.
"The concert was alright" was an understatement for the incredible performance we witnessed.
Saying that Mount Everest is "just a big mountain" is an understatement.
Her statement that she was "not very good" at singing was an understatement.
The athlete's humble response to winning the championship was an understatement of his talent and hard work.
His description of the incident was an understatement of the severity of the situation.
The billionaire's claim that he had "some money" was an understatement.
The movie's synopsis was an understatement of the plot twists and turns.
The brochure's description of the hotel's amenities was an understatement of the luxury they provided.
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