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Understatement

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Her acceptance speech was an understatement of her achievements in the field of science.
The chef's minimalist presentation was an understatement of the complexity of the dish.
"Her artistic abilities are an understatement; she's a true prodigy."
The athlete's understatement of their talent made the coach overlook their potential.
Jane's understatement of her disappointment with her exam results surprised her parents.
John's understatement of his excitement about the party made his friends think he didn't want to go.
The actor's performance was an understatement of his ability to captivate the audience.
The real estate agent's understatement of the size of the house led to confusion among the buyers.
The reporter's understatement of the damage caused by the storm shocked the viewers.
The chef's description of the dish as "not bad" was an understatement of its deliciousness.
The teacher's understatement of the difficulty of the exam caused the students to not study enough.
The young girl's shy smile was an understatement of her excitement for the party.
"I didn't do too bad on the exam," she said with an understatement, having aced it with ease.
His performance was an understatement of his true abilities.
"Oh, it's just a flesh wound," he said with an understatement after getting cut by the knife.
"I suppose I could manage to survive on a salary of just a million dollars a year," he said with an ironic understatement.
"The product description was an understatement; I wasn't sure if it included all the features I needed."
"The recipe was an understatement; I wasn't sure how long to cook the dish."
"It's a bit chilly outside," was an understatement as the temperature dropped to below freezing.
The meal was terrible, to say the least, which was an understatement as they all got food poisoning.
The movie was mediocre, to put it mildly, which was an understatement as it received terrible reviews.
"The dress code was an understatement; I didn't know if I should wear formal or casual attire."
"The memo from the boss was an understatement; I wasn't sure if I was in trouble or not."
His response to the question was an understatement of his true feelings about the situation.
"The map was an understatement; we got lost trying to find our way back."
"I'm feeling a little tired," he said, which was an understatement as he had been working for 24 hours straight.
"The instructions were an understatement; I have no idea how to assemble this furniture."
"The assignment instructions were an understatement; I had no idea what the professor was asking for."
Her presentation lacked clarity and was an understatement of her research findings.
"The directions she gave me were an understatement; I couldn't figure out which way to turn."
The chef's modesty about her Michelin star restaurant was an understatement.
The speaker's deadpan delivery of the joke was an understatement.
The doctor's understatement when giving the diagnosis was comforting.
The chef's claim that his dish was "just okay" was a gross understatement; it was truly exquisite.
The athlete's understatement about his injury was brave.
The surgeon's calm statement about the difficult operation was an understatement.
His understatement when he saw the car accident was surprising.
The teacher's praise for the student's paper was an understatement; it was the best paper in the class.
The detective's description of the suspect as "a little suspicious" was an understatement; he was clearly the culprit.
The fashion designer's description of their new line as "simple" was an understatement; it was elegant and refined.
Her understatement when accepting the award was humble.
The pilot's understatement of the turbulence made the passengers more nervous.
The teacher's understatement of her expectations motivated her students to strive for excellence.
The comedian's understatement about his terrible performance was funnier than his jokes.
The comedian's understatement elicited laughs from the audience.
The CEO's understatement of the company's success downplayed their achievements.
The actor's understatement of his emotions in the scene made his performance more poignant.
The team's understatement of their opponent's skills resulted in a devastating loss.
"It stings a bit" was an understatement for the excruciating pain I felt after getting stung by a jellyfish.
"It's just a scratch," said the driver after crashing his car into a tree, an understatement of the damage done.
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