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"understatement" Definitions
  1. [countable] a statement that makes something seem less important, impressive, serious, etc. than it really is
  2. [uncountable] the practice of making things seem less impressive, important, serious, etc. than they really are

993 Sentences With "understatement"

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His speech can switch from hyperbole to understatement in the same sentence — and it is a wonderfully deadpan understatement.
Common fees include a "substantial understatement" penalty and "negligence or disregard of the rules" penalty, which are an additional 20 percent of the net understatement of tax.
Kids, work, house, family — resentment is an understatement, actually.
So yeah, tough is … tough is probably an understatement.
Sad is an understatement ... Diddy looks absolutely devastated here.
Actually, dark and moody is a bit of an understatement.
To say that this situation is upsetting is an understatement.
"To say I'm disgusted would be an understatement," Kinzinger wrote.
To say I was extremely nervous was a severe understatement.
"To describe this as disturbing is an understatement," Keith said.
To say that Hill's reputation has suffered is an understatement.
"It was unwieldy," McFeely told BuzzFeed News, with perfect understatement.
To say that people were freaked out is an understatement.
To say McGrath had an uphill battle is an understatement.
"I've done quite a bit," she said with trademark understatement.
"Frustration is an understatement," Mariota said of his performance overall.
To say the scene was devastating would be an understatement.
To say it's out of control would be an understatement.
To say that people were pissed would be an understatement.
To say that I am ashamed is an extreme understatement.
And to say the files are HUGE is an understatement.
"Generally displeased" might be a bit of an understatement, though.
To say that I spiraled would probably be an understatement.
To call all of this unprecedented would be an understatement.
As it turns out, "a little" was a massive understatement.
To say Katie influenced my appearance would be an understatement.
To say that it was lucrative would be an understatement.
Well, let me just tell you, "effective" is an understatement.
Calling Google "late to to the game" is an understatement.
Calling him a virtual reality believer would be an understatement.
Interesting is an understatement here; what Horsthuis achieves is breathtaking.
It's an understatement to say it wasn't a great situation.
To say it's not a speed demon is an understatement.
To call Carrie Fisher a polymath would be an understatement.
Saying that it has deep Christian roots is an understatement.
To say wrestling is in his blood, is an understatement.
Here's a blatant understatement: Privilege can be a tricky subject.
Louis C.K. loves nothing more than a good, quality understatement.
To say that this view strains credulity is an understatement.
To call Frida Kahlo a legend would be an understatement.
Blumenthal called this an understatement because of "fundamentally flawed" methodology.
To say I am deeply disappointed would be an understatement.
It is an understatement to say that this is stressful.
"Powerful is an understatement," said Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
To say that they don't talk much is an understatement.
To say I'm grateful for that time is an understatement.
"Out of the way" is a bit of an understatement.
My partner is, by way of understatement, a private person.
But even calling him that somehow feels like an understatement.
To suggest that Lopez was receptive would be an understatement.
To say I was an unseasoned traveler was an understatement.
"Proud is an understatement," Chad tweeted amidst last night's drama.
The discussion was "not very good," he said with understatement.
That line is an understatement, but it does the job.
To say that Cronos has expansion plans is an understatement.
To say 85033 politics is wild is an understatement. pic.twitter.
To say this is an uncertain time is an understatement.
Digital described subscribers when announcing their decision — is an understatement.
A distinct understatement, but I'm still glad to hear it.
Saying that she "puts herself out there" is an understatement.
Musk saying they "cannot be produced instantly" is an understatement.
To say that she withheld it would be an understatement.
To call the discussion long overdue is a tragic understatement.
It is an understatement to say that it started badly.
"To say that we've struggled is an understatement," says Richard.
When it comes to the villas, "spacious" is an understatement.
Saying our corporate tax rate is outdated is an understatement.
Tamirat's calmly assured voice grounds her story in refreshing understatement.
To say I was in deep shit is an understatement.
To call this bad for the Democrats is an understatement.
To say the poll was highly anticipated is an understatement.
To call "Designs for Different Futures" ambitious, is an understatement.
To say that our children notice would be an understatement.
To call the show a smash hit is an understatement.
That Puerto Rico is in dire straits is an understatement.
To say Andrew had an unfortunate childhood is an understatement.
An understatement, perhaps, but one that is full of hope.
So when I say the word devastated, it's an understatement.
To say that I loved school would be an understatement.
To say that she will be missed, is an understatement.
To call it a labor of love was an understatement.
To say she died in obscurity would be an understatement.
But judicious understatement only gets you so big an audience.
To call the three producers "prolific" would be an understatement.
To call VIEWS a slow burner would be a massive understatement.
And to describe my pregnancy as challenging would be an understatement.
To say they were not having it would be an understatement.
To say her music will live on is a gross understatement.
It's a gross understatement to say it was not well-received.
To say the York job is prestigious would be an understatement.
To say that Vijay Shekhar Sharma is ambitious is an understatement.
To say that Kufrin was done wrong is a serious understatement.
No frills is a gross understatement at this Korean karaoke place.
To say I am difficult to shop for is an understatement.
To say that she will be greatly missed is an understatement.
Here is the understatement of 2018: MoviePass had a rough year.
The team flying into Syria wins -- heavily armed is an understatement.
That barely scratches the surface, and that is not an understatement.
To say they're a little unconventional would probably be an understatement.
To say this is a massive undertaking is a massive understatement.
To say it was a shock would have been an understatement.
It would be an understatement to call it a turning point.
To say Westover grew up unconventionally would be a massive understatement.
"Excited is an understatement," Joanna tells PEOPLE of the cover's debut.
Twenty-four hours later, the word "unraveling" seems like an understatement.
A "big house" might have been a bit of an understatement.
To say that the teaser trailer delivered would be an understatement.
To say Musk is a brilliant salesman would be an understatement.
Saying that going blond is high-maintenance would be an understatement.
It's an understatement to describe this year's Bucks as a disappointment.
They aired their disagreement on guns with striking civility and understatement.
To say this game is pretty would be a huge understatement.
To say that Trump was not my candidate is an understatement.
To describe the song as tone-deaf would be an understatement.
"Quiescent and restrained" also seems like an understatement when describing Laing.
And to say things got gorey would be a massive understatement.
To say Meghan Markle is trading up is a gross understatement.
To say that I'm furious or heartbroken would be an understatement.
That is a vast understatement with the loss of Justice Scalia.
Pluto is the lord of the underworld—bully is an understatement.
To say I'm sorry about my behavior is a categorical understatement.
To say that Bulgaria's society is deeply divided is an understatement.
To say I was excited and nervous would be an understatement.
To say the pressure is intense would be a grand understatement.
To describe this as generous is an understatement of colossal proportions.
To call him "hilariously, absurdly dominant" is also probably an understatement.
To call Ava DuVernay's directorial résumé impressive would be an understatement.
To say Furman is knowledgeable about liquor would be an understatement.
To say anticipation has been running high is no small understatement.
"To say I'm pissed off would be an understatement," he wrote.
More than 20 years later, though, it sounds like an understatement.
To say there is bad blood between them is an understatement.
Here is surely the supreme achievement of understatement in all ballet.
But to say Pawtucket has been lacking pizazz is an understatement.
New Delhi (CNN)To call it big would be an understatement.
Common Cause is bad for American democracy would be an understatement.
Mr. Attenborough's distinguished voice describes the action with a droll understatement.
To say my writing plate was full would be an understatement.
As such, it is an aesthetic understatement in the Trump canon.
Saying that the DOD failed the audit would be an understatement.
To say that Trump's platform lacked policy specificities is an understatement.
"You've got a bug in your hair," was a gross understatement.
To call these regulations overdue is a bit of an understatement.
So calling Wednesday's news a pleasant surprise would be an understatement.
To call the park magical is a bit of an understatement.
To call standardized testing a contentious issue would be an understatement.
Here's a wild understatement: Harry Potter fans are a devoted bunch.
To say that dolphins are smart as heck is an understatement.
To say it was a life-changing experience was an understatement.
To say the Grand Bazaar is big would be an understatement.
That's certainly Mr. Irons, a master of understatement, delivered the text.
To say the Brazilian public was infuriated would be an understatement.
To say that she has no political experience is an understatement.
From Our Archives To call Edward Gorey eccentric is an understatement.
To say the Yankees were counting on Sabathia is no understatement.
To say this would really shake things up is an understatement.
"It's a really hard job," Ms. DeSisto said in an understatement.
" CHRIS BRANKIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, TD AMERITRADE SINGAPORE: "Wild is an understatement.
"Disappointment is a little bit of an understatement," Keuchel said then.
Some officials say even those numbers could be a vast understatement.
To say the boy band has been successful is an understatement.
To say we're copying her look ASAP is a major understatement.
To say that I am ashamed of myself is an understatement.
"It was not the greatest time," he said, with typical understatement.
"To say it is extremely historic is an understatement," she said.
I'm disappointed by the turn of events, and that's an understatement.
At $44 billion per person, that certainly qualifies as an understatement.
To say that Donald Trump challenges this consensus is an understatement.
"He's reasonably important, I would say," he declared with obvious understatement.
"Writer," Miller responds, exhibiting a gift for, among other things, understatement.
To say Deakins was under the gun would be an understatement.
There's a lot going on right now—understatement of the year.
To say the two aesthetics clash would be a vast understatement.
To call this family diverse is an understatement bordering on euphemism.
It would be an understatement to call such a plan ambitious.
It would not be an understatement to call it wildly expensive.
To describe Kelly's home environment as unfair would be an understatement.
To say the music this year was "good," is an understatement.
To say that Apple backed into its subject would be an understatement.
Saying that Kanye West takes fashion designing seriously is a ridiculous understatement.
To say that they're catering to the 1% would be an understatement.
So, to say I had it coming would certainly be an understatement.
To say new mom Porsha Williams is glowing would be an understatement.
"To say that we currently have questions is an understatement," he wrote.
It's an understatement to say they've each taken turns stirring the Twitterverse.
It would be an understatement to say Graham's had quite the year.
"To describe it as hard-hitting would be an understatement," Benchmark wrote.
Calling Ordinary People a "departure" for Mary Tyler Moore is an understatement.
To say it was a surreal experience would be a great understatement.
It's an understatement to say that romance took a beating this year.
"Devastated is an understatement for all that I feel currently," she wrote.
To say these sculptures are otherworldly and often grotesque is an understatement.
When one character calls Reacher "very intense," it feels like an understatement.
"It's complicated," Claire offers, in the biggest fucking understatement of all time.
"Performing Wagner here," Mr. Rainer said, in an understatement, "would be difficult."
To say he will be missed in an understatement of vast proportions.
"'Bizarre' is an understatement," his lawyer, Alain Massena, said of the case.
To say I am happy to have finally graduated is an understatement.
" She added: "I'm very flattered and that is just a huge understatement.
Which, well, based on some of her findings, sounds like an understatement.
He said it hasn't been a great week, which was an understatement.
To say that things go awry would be something of an understatement.
To say that Kesha has had a big year is an understatement.
To call this a pool with a view would be an understatement.
"A little off" might be an understatement, actually, particularly for the medium.
To call Minecraft anything less than a phenomenon would be an understatement.
And to say the photos were adorable would be a complete understatement.
To say the game shares some similarities with Fortnite is an understatement.
To say that Christopher Columbus is a controversial figure is an understatement.
As it turns out, "Big" may be a bit of an understatement.
To say this was a meticulous survey would be a gross understatement.
"To say that I am ashamed is an extreme understatement," he wrote.
Calling Debbie Reynolds' and Carrie Fisher's relationship "complicated" is likely an understatement.
To say that it has quickly progressed might feel like an understatement.
Gorey, who prized barely-there understatement above all, shrank from anything polemical.
To say that this machine changed the world is an obvious understatement.
"This isn't going to be easy," Cohn said, in an epic understatement.
"People always love the Beatles," he says, smirking slightly at the understatement.
And to say he lived a storied life would be an understatement.
Here's an understatement: The 28503 election was a bit of an anomaly.
To say that the world runs on data is a *huge* understatement.
To say that the housing recovery has been uneven is an understatement.
To say that Adele's Grammy win was controversial would be an understatement.
Calling "Fantastic Baby" one of K-pop's biggest songs is an understatement.
To say that the Geekey is versatile would be a severe understatement.
"Rude awakening" is a major understatement for the title of this video.
To say that he was skeptical of the assembly is an understatement.
To say 2017 has been a rough year would be an understatement.
"To say it's unusual is a bit of an understatement," Holmstead added.
Saying McConaughey was born to play this role would be an understatement.
Graham's response was to bring a droll understatement to a knife fight.
And when I say a complete download, that's not a huge understatement.
To say that these tots are twinning would be quite the understatement.
So, to say I'm excited about World of Dance is an understatement.
"I suppose it was in a way," he said with typical understatement.
Well, the infield defense sure seems OK. "OK" might be an understatement.
To say Twitter became a bit hectic this week is an understatement.
To say Domanic, 25, is good with coconuts would be an understatement.
So yeah, saying it's worth stopping by would be a big understatement.
And to say the world is shocked is something of an understatement.
To say that wine is in her blood might be an understatement.
To say that Vulcan is a weird place would be an understatement.
Both of them were masters of pared-down precision and elegant understatement.
"To say that Carolee was a visionary is an understatement," he said.
Clinton as the race's best guarantor of his legacy is an understatement.
To call it a drop in the bucket is probably an understatement.
To say the The Shuffle is a logistical nightmare is an understatement.
To say the email scandal dogged her entire campaign is an understatement.
To say that Roach finds this a difficult subject is an understatement.
So, to call this a complex operating environment would be an understatement.
He was aware that after 2500 years this was possibly an understatement.
To say we lost a friend in Mo would be an understatement.
James's jokes veer from hyperbole to understatement, self-deprecating to disarmingly uncensored.
" He added, "And still that would be the understatement of the century.
To say that the mall's architectural detailing is weird is an understatement.
"To say the scars are disfiguring is an understatement," Mr. Rubinowitz said.
To say times have changed since then is something of an understatement.
To describe my dad as "difficult" would be somewhat of an understatement.
It's no understatement to say that the alt-right loves the classics.
This speech, to employ a bit of British understatement, did not help.
HUGE is an understatement for the 12,500 sq ft, 3-story Victorian.
To say that Puerto Rico is a complicated place is an understatement.
"Wild is an understatement," said Chris Brankin, chief executive at TD Ameritrade.
To say that these diaries are self-revelatory is a drastic understatement.
To say Hermalyn is passionate about systems integration might be an understatement.
It's "not something we need right now," he added with some understatement.
To say he is an artist of peculiar obsessions is an understatement.
To say the first few months were hard would be an understatement.
To say that he struggled to defend himself would be an understatement.
"Surprised is an understatement," McCrossan told BuzzFeed News of the viral response.
To say this has caused quite the kerfuffle would be an understatement.
To say that he didn't take it well is a major understatement.
"To say that times are changing would be an understatement," Besch said.
To call the movie a breakout moment for Centineo is an understatement.
To say the American healthcare system is complex is certainly an understatement.
" They continue, "To say Cax was a fighter would be an understatement.
But to call their new workspace an office would be an understatement.
To say the film was a commercial flop would be an understatement.
"To say that I feel isolated is an understatement," Dr. Goins wrote.
"To say it is damaged down here — that's an understatement," Caetano said.
To call "The Highwaymen" revisionist — or even reactionary — would be an understatement.
To say that Prince George is a fan of dungarees is an understatement.
To say today's news of her passing is shocking is an insane understatement.
Her mother finds that illness assessment to contain a bit of teenage understatement.
To say the two have chemistry would be the understatement of the decade.
To say Rory MacDonald is in a tight spot would be an understatement.
To say that this year will move at top speed is an understatement.
To say the stock market isn't looking good right now is an understatement.
To say that he wasn't a fan of GGR might be an understatement.
To say the Anthem of the Seas hit rough waters is an understatement.
Have a very important date with my couch tonight... excited is an understatement!!!!!!
That&aposs an understatement what we saw coming from the left this week.
To say that 2016 has been a rough year would be an understatement.
"The Santa Fe art world isn't very contemporary," McPherson said, a diplomatic understatement.
Calling the Zik 3 a set of truly wireless headphones isn't an understatement.
To say that home assistants are helpful is a bit of an understatement.
"Take it easy, baby," Robbins advised, as he asked for understatement in performance.
But to say concerns about a bubble persist would be a massive understatement.
With its usual gift for understatement, Tesla described the quarter as "truly historic".
To say that Nissan is watching Tesla's every move would be an understatement.
To say that Tony Robbins' life started off rocky would be an understatement.
To say other countries in the region lagged behind would be an understatement.
To call Los Angeles a beauty melting pot would be a gross understatement.
To say that Prince Philip is outspoken is a bit of an understatement.
And you probably know more than I do, which is probably an understatement.
To say Juul Labs has had a meteoric rise would be an understatement.
To say the first therapist we saw was unhelpful is an extreme understatement.
I think to say it's been a wild ride would be an understatement!
To say that the app industry is enormous would be an extreme understatement.
To say things are heating up on The Bachelorette would be an understatement.
TO DESCRIBE Moon Jae-in's expression as "ashen-faced" would be an understatement.
And to say that she has since done this is a vast understatement.
To say that they stood out amongst the conservative Oregonians was an understatement.
"He is helping us to be more clinical," Puel said, with maximum understatement.
It's a huge understatement to say that this distinction is important to them.
To say we left that job demoralized and confused is also an understatement.
That latter number seems to be an understatement, but maybe that's just us.
To say he didn't understand what was happening would be a colossal understatement.
But to say the writing was on the wall would be an understatement.
And considering Fair Isle doesn't have a doctor, that may be an understatement.
"To say that Ms. Neelley was brainwashed is a vast understatement," he said.
To say that Yara Shahidi is one to watch would be an understatement.
" That's an understatement right up there with "We have a problem here, Houston.
To say that Warren Buffett is a wealth of wisdom is an understatement.
To say my body doesn't do well in the cold is an understatement.
To say this scene complicated the matters of Apocalypse is a massive understatement.
To say food is a popular genre on video platforms is an understatement.
To say there's been no shortage of volatility in bitcoin is an understatement.
To say her reputation precedes her would be an understatement at this point.
"I look terrible in berets," fellow Broadly staffer Callie Beusman says with understatement.
To say that Ree Drummond has a busy life is a significant understatement.
To say I stood out among the crew would be a severe understatement.
"Larry was very comfortable using his left hand," May says, an obvious understatement.
"This Republican Senate has been a flop and that's an understatement," Reid said.
To say it caused a buzz on social media would be an understatement.
""That's an understatement," said Shane, nicknamed Grubs because of his "sweaty-hand problem.
To call the difference noticeable is to engage in over-the-top understatement.
To say that the political divide in Washington has worsened is an understatement.
In fact, that is an understatement—we are putting their lives at risk.
And to say that there are mixed feelings about that is an understatement.
But saying it's unclear if we'll see such a proposal is an understatement.
To say that the project's construction has been troubled would be an understatement.
And he used it well, enhanced by acting that turned understatement into eloquence.
To say the situation is getting out of control would be an understatement.
To say things have not gone as planned would be a massive understatement.
It is an understatement to proclaim that the Middle East is a mess.
To say it was a let down or missed opportunity is an understatement.
It is an understatement to say that the government's case was quite strong.
To say neither of them is a fan of Trump is an understatement.
It's a ridiculous understatement to say that it's important that this doesn't happen.
To imply that Nicki Minaj has a lot to say is an understatement.
As for nuclear prohibition not happening overnight, this is something of an understatement.
To say that I take the NYC Drag March seriously is an understatement.
Which, in the understatement of the century, would be a VERY big deal.
And to call that plot a conventional Marvel-style contrivance is an understatement.
Maybe such understatement testifies to the author's bona fides as a native son.
To say that Selena Gomez is a Jennifer Aniston fan is an understatement.
"To say it was a little early would be an understatement," he said.
Jamie was 32, and to call his death unexpected is a gross understatement.
"I will always remember that day," Mr. Ekstrom said, with deeply Scandinavian understatement.
To say this is an area of national vulnerability is a gross understatement.
Mr. Rüping clearly wanted to conclude his epic on a note of understatement.
To say that she got the lyrics down perfectly would be an understatement.
To say that many are not hopeful in this moment is an understatement.
To say it doesn't happen all that much would be a gross understatement.
To say that we find ourselves in a dysfunctional relationship is an understatement.
It would be an understatement to say that we were done with Christmas.
"To say I am grateful for you would be an understatement," he wrote.
But it was at Victoria Beckham that understatement-making really came into play.
I sometimes forget, thanks to Trump, what the music of understatement sounds like.
To say that online privacy is imperfect is an understatement for the ages.
To say NAFTA has been a political lightning rod would be an understatement.
To say this has been a discovery-filled decade would be an understatement.
RHP Carlos Martinez's third start was a unique one and that's an understatement.
To say these men do not like each other would be comic understatement.
The methodology of "Expect Great Things" is, at the risk of understatement, unusual.
To say McAleenan has his work cut out for him is an understatement.
To say that these actions were unnecessary and exaggerated would be an understatement.
To say that Vivienne Westwood staged a fashion show would be an understatement.
But Enia's understatement and touching humor help keep his own losses in perspective.
To say it's been a busy news week may be a small understatement.
"To say that I'm an entrepreneur is an understatement," Booker told Business Insider.
To say Muhammad Ali had a way with words is something of an understatement.
To say that her career is going well would be kind of an understatement.
To say it's been a tough month for Sandra Bullock would be an understatement.
" She added, "To say that I am disappointed in Hall's actions is an understatement.
To say that there's a lot going on here right now is an understatement.
So to say that the rising beauty mogul loves perfumes would be an understatement.
To say that Antonio Brown is having a strange week might be an understatement.
It would be an understatement to say Kingsbury has taken advantage of his chance.
It's beyond an understatement to say a lot can change between now and 2020.
Logan Fairbanks has had a hard time letting go ... and that's a ridiculous understatement.
DNC debate To say that the Democrats are in the wilderness is an understatement.
To say I was humbled to be in her presence would be an understatement.
How It Worked: To say this setting spray exceeded my expectations is an understatement.
"To say that we currently have questions is an understatement," Guglielmi said on Twitter.
"Then he was in the news a little bit," Gundrum said, with some understatement.
LOS ANGELES — To describe Andrea Bocelli's touring schedule as demanding would be an understatement.
To say this has been an eventful year for Puerto Rico is an understatement.
"I guess the competitive streak just naturally continued," King says, with his trademark understatement.
Later, Phillippe solemnly tweeted "This sucks," which is an understatement, to say the least.
To say John Kelly has an intense listening face would be a severe understatement.
It's an understatement to call that a major accomplishment for the House of Mouse.
That may have even been an understatement, based on the updates shared at F8.
To say that Shake Shack is slow to embrace change would be an understatement.
To say living in the border walkway isn't comfortable would be a gross understatement.
To call 2017 a life-changing year for Jordin Sparks would be an understatement.
Meanwhile, it would be an understatement to say that millennials have some financial anxiety.
Describing the Harry Potter fanbase as passionate would probably be the world's biggest understatement.
To say the internet wasn't sure what to make of it is an understatement.
And saying that the company has come a long way would be an understatement.
To say that "Ben-Hur" was a box office disappointment would be an understatement.
It's a bit of an understatement to say this kind of thing doesn't happen.
To call the role that came next a game-changer would be an understatement.
He's got a great history himself, but as a producer he's brilliant at understatement.
To say Microsoft has already lost the market share battle would be an understatement.
"It was a very successful launch," Gance said, in a bit of an understatement.
See, what Mark is doing here is employing a little comedic technique called understatement.
To say that dating in the digital age is complicated may be an understatement.
It was a classic of understatement, for what they had noticed would revolutionise biology.
"You are having a major bad day," says Amanita, in a poorly worded understatement.
To say it's been a tough couple of weeks is something of an understatement.
The coach said using the word painful to describe the meeting was an understatement.
"We have got a half decent side here," he said with typical English understatement.
"Truth is things aren't good at home," Jughead says, which honestly is an understatement.
"Not going to have a great day is an understatement," one campaign source said.
"It was a poor show," complains Ken Heald, a York hairdresser, with obvious understatement.
"You do end up getting a bit desensitized," he adds with characteristic British understatement.
"To say I'm heartbroken would be an understatement," Adele, said on her Twitter page.
As Dorrian perfectly said, "To say that Diamanda is unique is a complete understatement".
And it's such an understatement to say that having a kid changes your life.
To say I have a family history of breast cancer would be an understatement.
"I could have been doing something else," she said, in something of an understatement.
We decided to shift — shift would be an understatement — to do a different book.
To say my family and I are greatly upset would be a tremendous understatement.
To say the tech landscape was a much different place would be an understatement.
So perhaps it's an understatement to say that the U.S. is equally vulnerable today.
To say most social platforms have botched hate speech moderation would be an understatement.
To say that this is a tense confrontation is the understatement of the century.
Diaz is a total unflappable genius, but the soul of that genius is understatement.
One told me it would be "an understatement" to describe Shulkin's position as precarious.
To say this race is a big deal is a bit of an understatement.
To say that Kanye West courts controversy is, at this point, a dire understatement.
"To say this change would be detrimental would be an understatement," their letter said.
To say I'm nervous is an understatement, but the truth needs to be told.
At this point, calling the fate of health-care policy unpredictable is an understatement.
To say Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May doesn't need the hassle is an understatement.
To say that the Saudi-Russia spat was a surprise would be an understatement.
"To say it's a good feeling is an understatement," Wright said before the game.
As for them saying that their actions in Syria are regrettable is an understatement.
Benchmark said that to describe the Holder report as "hard-hitting" was an understatement.
To say that the French take their cultural icons seriously is an epic understatement.
"To say that Google is obsessed with data might be an understatement," Kava says.
It would be an understatement to say that Cyrus has been busy these days.
"We had a number of difficult days," Van Wagenen said in Friday's biggest understatement.
To say that this has not been an easy road is a huge understatement.
To say that this was a casual boyfriend is a bit of an understatement.
To say Chin is dynamic both on the page and stage is an understatement.
To say that emotions are running high at the Cleveland RNC is an understatement.
"We'd like to extend the brand's lifestyle element," Ms. Beccaria said, with some understatement.
To say that Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are friendly foes is an understatement.
It was a marvel of understatement — unhurried electronic beats, pared-down harmonies, empty spaces.
"The proverbial walk in the woods is not for me" was my favorite understatement.
To say that I feel humiliated and ashamed would be a gross understatement. 3.
"If I told you she was ecstatic, it would be an understatement," he said.
To say it was a good day for Aguilar might be a major understatement.
But it almost sounds like an understatement to say this record was not influential.
To say that Cuarón cared about details when capturing that world is an understatement.
Saying that French people love their wine is both a stereotype...and an understatement.
Mr. Lozman calls himself "a persistent and tenacious underdog," which may be an understatement.
"To say that scared a lot of guys is an understatement," Mr. Arison said.
" She replied, in a masterful understatement, "Oh, you know my husband was a photographer.
I think that they're turning a corner now and are focused on ... An understatement.
He sighs, chirps, and giggles with gracious understatement, happy to disappear into the environment.
Moreover, ProPublica has found, the government's understatement of the threat appears to be no accident.
"I might have got a toouuuch crispy on the honeymoon," which is a massive understatement.
To say that scientists know very little about ancient apes would be a gross understatement.
"There were some doubts," company CEO Patrick Bass says with just a bit of understatement.
To say that I was disappointed in the article would be an understatement- It seems.
So to say the Mulsanne Speed is quick off the line would be an understatement.
To say we're excited about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's engagement would be an understatement.
To say that this presidential election season has been like no other is an understatement.
"To say that I am ashamed is an extreme understatement," Kalanick wrote in the email.
To say many are watching to see how Broadgreen fares in 1723 is an understatement.
To say one's online self is curated would be an understatement; it's not real life.
"Excited would be an absolute understatement," Kordei wrote on Instagram after the news came out.
"To say I'm proud, would be a gross understatement," Gellar wrote on Instagram on Monday.
"We have a lot of concerns with the executive order," Yang said, with quiet understatement.
To say he then one-upped me with his own card tricks is an understatement!
In the past days, to make an understatement, I have been on Facebook a lot.
After reading it, I think you'll agree that "conundrum" is the understatement of the century.
To say that we sometimes have complicated relationships with our faves would be an understatement.
So to say I was extremely skeptical of app-based meditation would've been an understatement.
To call it transformative is an understatement, despite how glitchy the original product actually was.
To say that this election has been tense would be an understatement of massive proportions.
"To say that we are proud of these two would be an understatement," Todd writes.
To say that The Band's Visit has changed Ari'el Stachel's life would be an understatement.
It would be an understatement to say that a lot of us love superhero blockbusters.
Saying that Miley Cyrus has undergone a physical and professional transformation is a serious understatement.
"Performing his own songs in front of him was nerve wracking, scared is an understatement."
To say the buildup to the 2016 Summer Olympics was foreboding would be an understatement.
"Recent acts have undermined the public's trust in government," Mr. Cuomo said, with exceeding understatement.
To say the couple is unapologetic about their gesture towards Ozzy would be an understatement.
To say that Jennifer Lawrence was shocked by Donald Trump's election would be an understatement.
To say that Alex Karev has gotten himself into an awful mess is an understatement.
To say the energy around Hollywood's prom feels different this year would be an understatement.
"To say that I was disappointed in the article would be an understatement," she wrote.
To say Twitter has had a complicated relationship with developers is more than an understatement.
To say that Japan's population will shrink over the next 83 years is an understatement.
To say he's passionate about the possibilities of humans talking to machines is an understatement.
"To say I have been humiliated and ashamed would be a gross understatement," he said.
To say that the media has reacted to these incidents would be an enormous understatement.
Reality check: To state the above is an uphill climb would be a vast understatement.
"Vile is an understatement," wrote one commenter in a review of the place on CruisingforSex.com.
"To say that [Harvey] has been remote and unapproachable would be an understatement," Feder writes.
"It's a very intense time," Gillibrand says, perhaps sharing the understatement of the new century.
To say this is a tool that I would be using constantly is an understatement.
To say that Cubans have been experiencing some difficult moments would be a large understatement.
To say mini bags are having "a moment" would be an understatement — because they're everywhere.
To say marrying George Clooney changed Amal Clooney's life, is a bit of an understatement.
To say there are a lot of molecules out there is kind of an understatement.
To say the eldest Stark sister has been through a lot would be an understatement.
Expectations are high To say Swift's new music is "eagerly awaited" would be an understatement.
It is an understatement to say that this is a minority view among college presidents.
He opts for understatement even with projects that would tempt other publishers to be ostentatious.
Writing like this, dense and layered, is the opposite of traditional English terseness and understatement.
My colleagues, to say that our politics is not healthy is something of an understatement.
To say that McGahn has his work cut out of him is, therefore, an understatement.
"To say that our politics is not healthy is somewhat of an understatement," retiring Sen.
It would be an understatement to say that Big Tech had a very bad 2018.
To say that there's a lot riding on the midterm elections would be an understatement.
To say the "patriarchy" has fought back from a place of fear is an understatement.
Benioff is not prone to understatement, but his respect for Block has been borne out.
We know ... understatement, but in particular, she was struck by the timing of his laughter.
To say Renner has had a tough summer might be the understatement of the season.
To say that Mr. Foreman stands out in the simple, dumpy space is an understatement.
He has such gaudy stats, yet away from the clay he is more into understatement.
"To say it is premature to speculate on indictments is a vast understatement," Hennessey says.
To say Trump has a poor relationship with the Muslim community would be an understatement.
Ms. Thierry plays Marguerite with an understatement that can be enigmatic, seductive, or deliberately confounding.
This is perfume as understatement, everything tailored just so, but never fussy or high maintenance.
"When I tell you I was hurt, that is an understatement," Mr. Chunn said, slowly.
To say that the native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, is hockey-obsessed might be an understatement.
To say that smartphones have made leaps and bounds since then would be an understatement.
How the streaming gaming wars kicked off To call Tyler Blevins popular is an understatement.
And to say that they are not feeling the good news would be an understatement.
To say 2019 has been an incredible year for Taylor Swift would be an understatement.
"Calling Roy Lunn anything but a genius would be an understatement," Hemmings Classic Car said.
"They can be quite sophisticated," observes Banks, ever the master of British reserve and understatement.
In this new age of the carnivalesque, understatement might be a greater currency than overstatement.
To say this is going to be a "high-profile tour" would be an understatement.
By the end of this searing book, those words read more as understatement than exaggeration.
To call Netflix's visual take on Ghost in the Shell different would be an understatement.
To say that the United States is in a perilous political moment is an understatement.
"To say that I feel humiliated and ashamed would be a gross understatement," he said.
"It is an understatement to say that our two systems are very different," he said.
To say Democrats are losing the ability to control this story would be an understatement.
To say this will be unsatisfying to many Times readers is probably a reckless understatement.
Kevin Costner, who plays Al, is an actor almost uniquely capable of upstaging through understatement.
The new mile will "transform the South Bronx," Mr. Cuomo said, with his usual understatement.
To say the offseason was a tumultuous one for the Bears would be an understatement.
"Devastation is an understatement," Paul Quinn, the company's chairman, wrote in a statement on Facebook.
To say Sterling White grew up in a tough environment would be a vast understatement.
To suggest that the game is hyped in the capital, Pristina, would be an understatement.
Advertise on Hyperallergic with Nectar Ads ROME — To call Kristin Jones stubborn is an understatement.
To say we did not join the cult of the Boberry biscuit is an understatement.
To say that MacPhail and Durocher were pleased by the trade would be an understatement.
It would be an understatement to say a lot was happening at 2 AM yesterday morning.
But, as with the default and late-payment numbers, self-reporting may make this an understatement.
It can feel like an understatement to say that Lagerfeld was a titan in the industry.
To say this is the last place that anyone wants to be stuck is an understatement.
To say British people have mixed feelings about a Trump visit would probably be an understatement.
"To say we're happy to welcome @AnnaPaquin, would be the understatement of the century," she tweeted.
Yep, to say that that the bearded man is passionate about tuna would be an understatement.
To say that the public pays attention to Markle's fashion choices would be a gross understatement.
But saying there's a lot of cultural anxiety around this particular generational handoff is an understatement.
To say that Cardi B has had a whirlwind of a week would be an understatement.
She admitted she told "some white lies" on the campaign trail, an understatement in the extreme.
"It would not be an understatement to say we have changed many people's lives," says Torossian.
To say the hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh captivated the country is an understatement.
To say their first date — at a London cocktail bar — went well would be an understatement.
It would be an understatement to say Scott Foley is the perfect fit for Prince Charming.
Saying that the internet can be a negative place sometimes is a bit of an understatement.
For anyone familiar with victims of harassment and the difficulties they face, it's a heartbreaking understatement.
To say there is a lot at stake in this year's midterm elections is an understatement.
"Freaking out is an understatement," Sistine told PEOPLE of finding out they would share the title.
He responded with a smile and the laconic understatement you often expect from a central banker.
It's something of an understatement to say that their lives are immediately turned on their heads.
" That could fairly be qualified as an understatement, per ABC News:"We are declaring an emergency.
To say that she will be missed and that her absence is felt is an understatement.
To say that services have somewhat flooded the news cycle recently would be an extreme understatement.
"To say the city is heartbroken is an understatement," Union City Mayor Brian Stack told NorthJersey.
To say the new Tesla Model 3 is a blockbuster hit is something of an understatement.
After all, it'd be an understatement to say that Too Faced's Peach Palette was highly anticipated.
And then Steele goes on to say: To say this is disappointing would be an understatement.
To say that Demi Lovato has put her Disney days behind her would be an understatement.
The research does not show any systematic overstatement or understatement of growth, just persistently large revisions.
"To say that we currently have questions is an understatement," the department said in a statement.
To say I welcomed most of these diversions while I was laid up is an understatement.
Proud is an understatement & it is incredibly empowering to see a woman take on the patriarchy.
That's more than a small understatement, considering everything she's been through in the last few years.
TO DESCRIBE the Conservative Party as the dominant force in British politics would be an understatement.
These days he's like a walking embodiment of Britain's virtues, from understatement to wit to humility.
To say this roller-derby type race gave GOP leaders a little heartburn is an understatement.
To say that Voltron features mature content despite its kid-friendliness would be a major understatement.
Overheating is, in this case, an understatement, as some owners have claimed their smartphones outright exploded.
To say that things were tough when he first began to run would be an understatement.
Calling this bill a special interest power grab to benefit just the few is an understatement.
DURHAM, N.H. — Election Day has drawn too near now for Hillary Clinton to bother with understatement.
To say that I was freaked out about the prospect of economic instability was an understatement.
To say April was a bad one for airline customer service would be a huge understatement.
"To say he lacks a verbal filter is an understatement," Mr. Wilber writes of one detective.
Op-Ed Contributor HERE'S an understatement: It isn't easy being an Asian-American actor in Hollywood.
The English think of themselves as a tolerant, imperturbable people, given to self-deprecation and understatement.
Translation: To say perfume is the most personal part of your daily routine is an understatement.
It's essential: the production is minimal and utterly uncluttered; Khalid's voice is magnified by its understatement.
This watch, made by a company famous for its Danish understatement, offers the opposite of that.
"It's just been abnormal in some ways," Cubs Manager Joe Maddon said, in a true understatement.
"I have to be more special with less," is how he put it, an enormous understatement.
To describe "Ludwig" (or Ludwig himself, for that matter) as decadent might seem like an understatement.
To call the increasing number of school shootings in America a problem is a huge understatement.
"To say I had a mini-meltdown would be the understatement of the century," she said.
To say this is far from how typical funders like to do things is an understatement.
To say that Elton John is unmasked in the biopic "Rocketman" would be a grave understatement.
David Y. Ige's comment that "many people in our community were deeply affected" is an understatement.
The actress was in Maui Friday and to say she looks relaxed would be an understatement.
To say this news has thrust the MMA community into a frenzy would be an understatement.
To call it heavy on flattery would be an understatement, and I regretted it almost immediately.
When the royal couple announced their plans to choose Canada, Canadians largely reacted with characteristic understatement.
To say that people feel passionately about Star Wars would be an understatement of galactic proportions.
In a note referring to a standard legal threshold, Mr. McCartney's lawsuit includes a major understatement.
"To say that such brutal, pointless violence is unconscionable is an understatement," the Kentucky Republican said.
The fact that repealing and replacing ObamaCare would be difficult was an understatement to begin with.
"To say I'm not an expert on hacking is an understatement," she told me via email.
"When I tell you that this changed my life, it's a massive understatement," Mr. Kaufman said.
"My colleagues, to say that our politics is not healthy is something of an understatement," Flake said.
Yet never one to err on the side of understatement, the President decided to go for more.
"To say it was fortunate for him that the biker came by, is an understatement," Mahoney said.
"Flashy" is an understatement as your eyes stay glued to the spectacle of up to 3,000 watts.
To say these were the most traumatic and anxious two days of my life is an understatement.
And to say that Richie is in love with the precious new puppy would be an understatement.
Saying that there are hundreds of instances like Mère Soeur's Old Navy tee would be an understatement.
To say Jenner's line is lucrative is an understatement — the company has made $420M since it's launch.
To say the lineup has not followed through on the promise of April is to weaponize understatement.
Gosling doesn't mess around: If a role calls for understatement, he'll be found somewhere beneath the floorboards.
To say this case is difficult for even the most responsible prosecutor would be a huge understatement.
To say they really tried to land any part on the iconic series would be an understatement.
Directed with elegant understatement by Oliver Butler, the show begins with Ms Schreck reliving her precocious speechifying.
" But now the renovating guru reveals, "To say that I have embraced driving would be an understatement.
Since they broke up, the former Bachelor said that "dating is weird" — the understatement of the year.
To say those factors influenced the latest installments of Hulu's Emmy-winning show would be an understatement.
With the possibility of a Trump presidency looming, "pertinent at the time" seems like a vast understatement.
We are ready to celebrate because to say that we love chocolate would be a gross understatement.
"If there's anything that characterizes their work, it's a combination of dignity, beauty and understatement," Goldberger said.
To say that the 22011 innocent passengers on Flight 159 had a lucky escape is an understatement.
At no point, though, was it implied that Lady Gaga would slide into understatement in her performances.
Lil Pump isn't taking his arrest Wednesday night seriously ... which is the biggest understatement of the week.
To say that she has her finger on the pulse of the publishing world is an understatement.
" He adds with understatement, "Having a partner who falls asleep during sex is probably a bit dull.
"To say that the meeting did not go well is an understatement," Allen wrote later that day.
A day or so after I quit everything, to say I'd become the devil is an understatement.
To say that 2016 — all two weeks of it — has been tough would be a vast understatement.
To say the political and social sentiment was anti-bank at the time is a drastic understatement.
TO SAY things have been going badly for Enrique Peña Nieto, Mexico's president, would be an understatement.
So to say I was a tad skeptical of the rally's staying power would be an understatement.
It would be a gross understatement to say that all is not well with the Argentine economy.
Digital identity as a means for protecting data Calling our personally identifiable information valuable is an understatement.
To say that King scolds NFL players for destroying our beautiful and precious game is an understatement.
" 'Shocked' is an understatement to describe what we feel," a top general told the Business Standard newspaper.
As for the reaction to Trump's press conference, to call it an exaggeration is, well, an understatement.
To say Grayson is not a favorite of the Beltway Democratic establishment would be a titanic understatement.
"To say I am discouraged by the outcome of these negotiations would be an understatement," he said.
So to say I've laid eyes upon a few IP cookbooks it a bit of an understatement.
He gave the first movement tender weight; the final Allegro had exuberant spaciousness, then ended with understatement.
That figure itself represents a significant understatement about the support his father provided him over the years.
But this is a clothing catalog, and to say it seemed out of place is an understatement.
Similarly, Queenadreena's Katie Jane Garside is… well, to call her a walking disaster would be an understatement.
It would be an understatement to say we were a bit spun around when we reached Brazil.
I'm what one might call a type A personality (if one were to make a ginormous understatement).
To say that Trump has challenged the business of fact-checking is a bit of an understatement.
"This is very good," my old friend said, with the understatement and modesty I remembered from childhood.
With his new album Chris Cohen, he thrives on understatement and simplicity, creating intricate and eclectic arrangements.
That's an understatement: It's one of the most life-affirming, joy-giving ballets in any company's repertory.
The rabbi who conducted the service, Jonathan Rosenblatt, began the service by showing his talent for understatement.
None of that availed him much here, in a work that little rewards understatement or great subtlety.
To say that tensions are high in the Senate around Supreme Court nominees would be an understatement.
When it comes to grand construction projects under his purview, the governor does not traffic in understatement.
But to say that I would be totally unemployable in today's political climate is probably an understatement.
"Pete's a little bit rough on guitars," Mr. Rogan said with dry understatement in a 2008 interview.
First 100 Days Briefing ■ President Trump responded to the failed attack in Paris with his trademark understatement.
To say that the southern region of the island is more burdened than most is an understatement.
Historian Margaret MacMillan said that if ever there were a time for British understatement, this is it.
To say that their Youtube and Facebook videos often go viral is a wild and hairy understatement.
It's what makes us human, but to say that we learn from our mistakes is an understatement.
To say that cures are rarely discussed within the context of mental illness would be an understatement.
At the time, our children were young, and to say that it was frightening is an understatement.
Okay, that's a bit of an understatement: The Discovery Channel has, at times, completely made stuff up.
When presenting the most distressing historical analogies, the authors' understatement is so subdued it verges on deadpan.
To say that he's gone beyond even the most hard-core conservatives on this is an understatement.
"Julian is not happy with the film, as you might have heard," Poitras says with characteristic understatement.
"Mom, we're in trouble here." said by a very worried Archie is perhaps the understatement of the year.
Actually, that's an understatement; the end result of their decorating efforts is a room fit for a queen.
To say scientists are unhappy about the New Yorker's recent feature on epigenetic research might be an understatement.
Graham's stature rose after the Brett Kavanaugh hearings To call Graham a key ally would be an understatement.
Calling the Total Chaos a "mod" is an understatement, even if that's how the game's designer describes it.
"Saying I am afraid this time is a big big understatement," Irvin wrote on his social media page.
To say, "This is some Black Mirror shit," would not only be cliché, it would be an understatement.
To say that the life of a Saturday Night Live cast member is stressful is a major understatement.
To say that the political class is ill-equipped to deal with the challenges is a biting understatement.
"This should really just be called rice with stuff," Bissonnette told us, in an understatement of epic proportions.
To call it a rarity in this place with no previously existing cocktail scene would be an understatement.
Saying Michelle Obama's schedule was packed during her time in the White House would be a gross understatement.
"Friends, overwhelmed is the understatement of the world right now," Keaton's mother, Kimberly, wrote on Facebook Saturday afternoon.
To say there was little interest in Wayne Selden when he entered the NBA might be an understatement.
To say the last few months for Offset and Cardi B have been busy would be an understatement.
And to say that we're excited to see him in his post-presidency Cub swag is an understatement.
To say that prom has changed since I attended my own over a decade ago is an understatement.
To say that there's "a lot going on" during New York Fashion Week would be a hilarious understatement.
To say the response from the community to Social Blade's predicament overwhelmed the team would be an understatement.
To say the family knows a thing or two about drama in the sunny state is an understatement.
IF TO BE British is to cherish understatement, DragWorld is the most treasonous gathering since the Gunpowder Plot.
To describe Ms. Merkel's current term, which began in 2017, as strategic fatigue would be a friendly understatement.
To say it got ugly would be like saying Fleetwood Mac seem pretty intense: understatement of the year.
I was 15 years old, and to say the diagnosis was a double-edged sword is an understatement.
"It was a memorable event — a bit of a shock," Bean said, in the understatement of the decade.
To say that the VC-backed IPO market slowed over the past two years would be an understatement.
In November official inflation reached 31% (many think this is an understatement), its highest level for a decade.
To make a grand and sweeping understatement, every sign of the Zodiac likes to spend their time differently.
To say that the 747 revolutionised air travel when it entered commercial service in 330 is an understatement.
George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road wasn't heralded as a cinematic masterpiece because of it's subtlety or understatement.
To say British Prime Minister Theresa May hasn't had the best week would be something of an understatement.
It is an understatement to say that Obama's departure from the White House is occurring under unusual circumstances.
That is so clearly an understatement, much like passing a kidney stone is not always the easiest thing.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar summed up the situation in London, with no little understatement, as "somewhat chaotic".
"Well, I can't say you guys didn't think ahead," I say, knowing that's the understatement of the century.
Saying that Fortnite has done a lot of things right would probably be the understatement of the year.
JoJo also described her brothers as "protective," which, if you ask Ben, was the understatement of the year.
Like Perec's novel, the exhibition's artworks employ tactics of redaction, refusal, avoidance, understatement, substitution, omission, erasure, and disappearance.
Karrueche was hangin' with a bunch of friends on the beach, and seductive is kind of an understatement.
To say that this is very bad for Sessions and the Trump administration is something of an understatement.
It is something of an understatement, at this point, to say that no one saw Donald Trump coming.
Important is almost an understatement of the track he's recorded, containing lyrics too truthful to bear at times.
To simply say that the Refinery29 beauty team tests "a lot of makeup" would be a gross understatement.
"To say that everything that could have gone wrong for Brett Kavanaugh has, is an understatement," Wallace said.
It would be an understatement to say that chee cheong fun is a dish that's open to interpretation.
From his tone, it was clear that "ill" was an understatement — and also clear that I shouldn't pry.
"To say there's a shortage of bodies is an understatement," Jeff Bush, president of CSI Recruiting, told CNN.
To say that the Internet was not impressed with Chipotle's chessy addition to the menu is an understatement.
To say that Warren Buffett knows a good deal is a bit of an understatement — even cliché, maybe.
" He added, with typical understatement, "To me it makes a lot of sense, and it's a great honor.
"Fun" is an understatement for Richard Erde, also 75, who worked as a computer programmer for 28 years.
It would be a massive understatement to say that flying home the next day was a bit tricky.
It's a bit of an understatement to suggest that Asus has had trouble breaking into the smartphone space.
To say that Khalid has had a hell of a 2017 would be an understatement at this point.
I just want you all to understand that devastated is an understatement for all that I feel currently.
Embrace family, warts and all It's an understatement to call the political dynamics of the Clinton family complicated.
Nathan Lane knows how to make an entrance, and this is not just a cliché but an understatement.
"To say that I am skeptical of the new Saudi narrative about Mr. Khashoggi is an understatement," Sen.
Imminently was a bit of an understatement: Mueller submitted his final report to Bill Barr on March 22.
CRITIC's PICK Taron Egerton brings understated flamboyance and flamboyant understatement to his portrayal of the former Reginald Dwight.
"I've been known to go rogue," Marr admits, an understatement from someone who works well outside the law.
"Panic is an understatement," said Manav Chopra, head of research for equity at Indiabulls Securities Ltd in Mumbai.
To say Mr. Donovan was detested by Mexico's fans in his national team days would be an understatement.
" David Hodges, another former research assistant, wrote: "To say that I loved working for him is an understatement.
"A lot of water came in," Perryn Leech, the opera company's managing director, said flatly with exquisite understatement.
"To say paradise was rough for me is an understatement," he admitted in an Instagram post Monday night.
To be truly transporting, it needs more of what makes a Feiffer drawing work: wit, understatement and clarity.
It would be an understatement to say the royal family has a complicated history with the British tabloids.
To say it is located in one of the most tumultuous regions in the world is an understatement.
"An understatement: That was quite a performance by Dame in those two minutes," Portland coach Terry Stotts said.
The Republican Party is, at the risk of understatement, no longer the party of H.W. Bush or McCain.
To say Lake Tahoe in the northern Sierra Nevada mountains is snowy during the winter is an understatement.
Luna had the chance to watch her big surprise, and to say she's excited would be an understatement.
"To say that he would have declared it dead on arrival would be an understatement," the duo writes.
To say the amount of content in the extended Star Wars universe was vast, would be an understatement.
Disappointment would be an understatement: the complete wreckage of economic, social, and political life would be more accurate.
To say that the experiences you shared with us were diverse and powerful would be a gross understatement.
To say that this vision is incongruous with the past three women's marches is something of an understatement.
"I am playing well today," he said when it was over, assessing the match with a bland understatement.
He does it with understatement and with deeply buried emotion, and that's what makes it hurt so much.
To call the early Jackass videos "low-tech" would be to speak in the language of extraordinary understatement.
I'm extremely concerned about what's going to happen with this project and others like it, and that's an understatement.
" Mueller: "Well, problematic is an understatement in terms of giving some hope or boost to what is illegal activity.
It was, said Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman, "an emotional day" for her group – an understatement, to be sure.
To say that childbirth changes your life may very well be the understatement of the century, if not history.
It currently sits at roughly $6,750 and to say that the market has been volatile would be an understatement.
So to say that the speculum was not designed with patient comfort in mind would be an egregious understatement.
To say that the 2016 presidential election had a profound impact on the American psyche might be an understatement.
To say that Matthews hates Sanders is an understatement—recently, he implied that Sanders would cheer on public executions.
"We had a very busy and challenging quarter," said Tim Cook, Apple CEO and a master of understatement. 4.
One insider sums up the mood in Detroit with characteristic midwestern understatement: "Everyone is analysing exposure, everyone is concerned."
It'd be a gross understatement to say that the US women's hockey team had a good Olympics this year.
To say that grime has "achieved mainstream success" over the past few years is actually kind of an understatement.
"To say we are extremely concerned with the situation unfolding in northern Syria is an understatement," the senators wrote.
To say that the young Australian heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has been influenced by Mark Hunt would be an understatement.
To say the engineers who first examined it were skeptical about its near-term viability would be an understatement.
To say that the stakes are high when it comes to other sexually transmitted infections would be an understatement.
"I think Dad looks like Matt Damon," the user titled the post, and that's the understatement of the century.
"Everyone in my family is so dramatic," Rob says, in what can only be classified as a massive understatement.
"Consistent" may be an understatement, as the band's website indicates their songs were streamed 151 million times in 2018.
So to say that this day in the spotlight caused a great deal of joy would be an understatement.
Kourtney and Scott are not getting along -- which is an understatement -- but she didn't play her hand at LAX.
ICANN's globalization creates peril and promise Understatement of the day, month, year, decade: net neutrality is a controversial issue.
Tour guide for Esperance Cruises, Jaimen Hudson captured the above drone footage and stunning is kind of an understatement.
And to say "I'm burned out" on that particular joke is as colossal an understatement as I can make.
To say that Cuban history did not go in the direction of Rojas's vision would be a cruel understatement.
To say this Election Day is a historic one for women, no matter their political leanings, is an understatement.
Saying Katzman has blown people away with his abilities (not too mention his personality) would be a massive understatement.
To say Ohtani is unique is an understatement, but the way he approaches every plate appearance certainly stands out.
It's Grindr's "first major foray into digital publishing" and to say it's an interesting move would be an understatement.
To call that a drop in the bucket is a massive understatement; it's a drop in the fucking ocean.
" He also described his part in the project with what we'll characterize as typical British understatement, as "a challenge.
That relationships between women are complicated might be the grand understatement of the century — and yet, it's completely true.
It argues, with lovely ingenuity and understatement, that what appear to be impairments might better be understood as strengths.
To say that the novel offers no easy moral lesson about good and bad parenting is a significant understatement.
That understatement continues inside, where the cabin is pretty much the same for a hybrid or gas-only version.
It is something of an understatement to say that most early-stage entrepreneurs have a lot on their plates.
Still, Peggy Miceli, a vice president with Citizens Bank in its underwriting department, had the understatement of the day.
It would be an understatement to observe that Mario Draghi has been a highly creative and successful ECB president.
To say an all-female spacewalking excursion is long overdue would be a gross understatement NASA astronaut Christina Koch.
To say Marcell is excited is an understatement ... he's convinced the Jags, especially the defense, is locked and loaded.
To say that not everyone has been thrilled with Hulu's revamp is a bit of an understatement, in fact.
To say that "On the Silver Globe" is unlike anything else being released this summer is a drastic understatement.
To say this is not what Evelyn Yang imagined when she met and married her businessman husband defines understatement.
In an institution where seniority reigns, it is an understatement to say that older Americans are overrepresented in Congress.
When he said on Friday that waiting to be activated had been "tough," it felt like a colossal understatement.
"This one meant a lot to us," the Thailand coach, Nuengruetai Srathongvian, said with some understatement after the match.
The war's many critics, in Congress as well as in the human rights community, call that a gross understatement.
"To say this is a complex problem is an understatement," said Danny Kaine, head of assistance at Traveller Assist.
To say that this was an unhealthy relationship between a president and his White House counsel is an understatement.
Often rendered in stone, steel or polished wood, it tends to embody understatement — minimalist geometry nodding toward classical proportion.
To say he knows his way around New York, and has seen its ebbs and flows, is an understatement.
"To say there was pent-up demand would be the understatement of the century," Mr. Murphy said on Friday.
It seems strange to say about such a vivid performance, but much of its effect is achieved through understatement.
MIAMI BEACH — To say that the art in David and Isabela Grutman's home bombards the senses is an understatement.
But "Atlanta" also proved, with dry understatement, that it was a comedy in which anything could happen without warning.
"To say that my husband's bail conditions are 'cruel and unusual' would be an understatement," she said in August.
"A little bit of a headwind when you talk about negative rates in Switzerland is an understatement," Ermotti said.
To say that celebrities are the subject of some fairly blunt online comments would be something of an understatement.
It would be an understatement to say that the policies choices now facing the Macri government are not enviable.
It's an understatement to say Britons are less emotionally attached to the EU than they are to national unity.
It is an understatement to say this Trump-led trade war is causing significant concern amongst American business leaders.
Osamu and the rest of the family agree that it certainly looks bad, their understatement drifting into grim comedy.
"To say that the stock market is now extremely oversold would be the understatement of the year," he said.
"To say that the stock market is now extremely oversold would be the understatement of the year," he said.
" Bolton called Biegun's statement "a late entry but a clear winner in the Understatement of the Year Award contest.
"I had sort of grown up on 'Star Trek,'" Mr. Averbach-Katz said, in what may be an understatement.
It's just an understatement of how difficult that is, but it's the only thing that's going to change anything.
Cardi B's dress was all over the place ... and to say things got out of hand is an understatement.
To call his Game 22 performance a bounce back would be a bit of an understatement, given the stakes.
"To say we are excited for the Star Wars-themed lands to open in 2019 is an understatement," he says.
Because the curators respect the spirit of understatement, the exhibition is no more didactic than Buchanan's restrained and elliptical work.
Phrases like "close call" and "near miss" are often overused — but in this case they almost feel like an understatement.
So to say that I was terrified was an understatement … It made me cast off anything that didn't really matter.
"To say the dog shelter was overcrowded was an understatement," Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary said in a Facebook post.
It might be an understatement to say that Bran Stark has gotten a bit weirder upon his return to Winterfell.
It's a vast understatement to say that the U.S. is at a political impasse when it comes to gun violence.
To say that Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson have had a few bumps in their relationship would be an understatement.
To say it's been a rough couple of days for the Trump campaign is a little more than an understatement.
To say that this year's YouTube Rewind didn't go over well with the YouTube community would be quite an understatement.
"American business operating in Asia needs certainty and stability," the American Chamber of Commerce in China noted, with some understatement.
"Saying that this is a dream come true is an understatement," Curry shared in a press release on Target's website.
The Irish author—who died in 2016, aged 88—was a master of understatement, depicting small lives with rangy precision.
To say meteorologists are excited about GOES-R would be a severe understatement: They are thrilled, and for good reason.
As a former Columbia football player (2010-2013), to say I owe a lot to Bill would be an understatement.
Alissa Wilkinson: It would not be an understatement to say that Phantom Thread was my most anticipated film of 2017.
To say that Sandra Lee, MD, the Dr. Pimple Popper, has seen some craziness this year would be an understatement.
He said, with more than a hint of understatement, that there was "room for improvement when it comes to performance".
To say that the reunion was stressful for Lowry, who is pregnant with her third child, would be an understatement.
To say it's been a head-spinning, tumultuous time for journalists, and everyone who consumes media, would be an understatement.
Brian Truitt, USA Today Saying the battles are out of this world would be technically accurate and also an understatement.
To say New Orleans triggers emotions that would normally lead this garden variety lush to the bottle is an understatement.
It's a gross understatement to say Cardi got swarmed Tuesday evening as she left the taping of her TRL special.
"To say that we're excited to finally be able to talk about it is an understatement," Lauren tells PEOPLE exclusively.
Patrick Kane offered quite the understatement after propelling the red-hot Chicago Blackhawks to their season-high seventh straight victory.
That is still more than double the national average and probably an understatement, since banks regularly hide their bad loans.
"To say that I and many others will fight these cuts with an unyielding passion is an understatement," Casey warned.
To say that the United States has had the better end of the migration bargain economically would be an understatement.
To say that the look on Melissa's face was one of pure peace, of pure bliss, would be an understatement.
To say that we are living through an exciting moment in Mexican-American history in the US is an understatement.
It was an understatement, given the country's internal ruptures and profound uncertainty over the vote to leave the European Union.
Title or no title, to say the world is excited for Harry and Meghan's first child would be an understatement.
That audience is one person: Kim Jong Un, a 33-year-old who is not himself a master of understatement.
"To say that I and many others will fight these cuts with an unyielding passion is an understatement," Casey said.
Hurricanes "To say this hurricane season has been historic is an understatement," FEMA Administrator Brock Long told Congress in October.
To that she's the beat scene's "rookie of the year," as she tweeted earlier this year, may be an understatement.
It's an understatement to say that kind of data undermines any political or social agenda younger Americans want to pursue.
To say that both England and Croatia are hungry to reach the World Cup finals would be a grave understatement.
This show last spring at the Whitney Museum of American Art was a lesson in the power of visual understatement.
But even that is an understatement: Everything we do, from manufacturing to governance, requires reliable, inexpensive, world-class data transmission.
" In her resignation letter, Ms. Zankel wrote that "to say the punishment does not fit the crime is an understatement.
Memo from Europe ROME — It would be an understatement of the obvious to say that Europeans cherish their summer break.
"The headline was written as a rhetorical device, using understatement to make a point," said Tom Jolly, associate masthead editor.
To say that Apple TV Plus' first slate of programming debuted to less than stellar reviews would be an understatement.
To say that the long-term prosperity and security of Central America is inevitably linked to ours is no understatement.
HAMBURG, Germany — To claim we are living through a new Cold War is both an understatement and a category mistake.
It is a Texas-sized understatement to say that Democrats and Republicans don't agree on much in Washington these days.
"The surrounding garden is landscaped with monumental stone walls and pathways ... The whole effect is one of simplicity and understatement." 
To say that I didn't imagine buying my first house at the tender age of 23 would be an understatement.
To say that the religious right in America often feels under siege for a variety of reasons is an understatement.
So don't expect any semblance of understatement from Ms. Carey for her annual run of holiday shows at the Beacon.
This ghoulish relic of the Soviet nightmare may be the only country for which the term "Orwellian" is an understatement.
To call the experience traumatic would be an understatement but there were others who suffered far worse the night before.
"To say that I am skeptical of the new Saudi narrative about Mr. Khashoggi is an understatement," South Carolina Sen.
"To say that I am skeptical of the new Saudi narrative about Mr. Khashoggi is an understatement," Graham tweeted Friday.
He's not part of any enduring faction within the party (is there an understatement of the year award for bloggers?).
"Voters are intelligent and I think they've become somewhat frustrated and desensitized somewhat -- that's an understatement -- with the gridlock," he said.
Tashjian uploaded the video to Twitter, captioning it "Celine Dion loving a couture look," which we'd say is quite the understatement.
To say that Sansa Stark has been through a lot during her teen years would be the worst kind of understatement.
It's an understatement to say that Kylie Jenner has taken a "can't stop, won't stop" approach to expanding her beauty empire.
Now, it's almost 20 years later, and to say the song has stood the test of time would be an understatement.
To say the gaming community is not known for its friendliness to women and minority groups is something of an understatement.
To call it precocious is an understatement; it is a document of singular vitality, made ineffably poignant by its author's fate.
To note that Iowa has been consistently wrong and invariably irrelevant in the actual election of presidents would be an understatement.
To say that Paris Jackson has more eyes on her than the average 19-year-old would be a vast understatement.
CNN toured Spain Elementary-Middle School before DeGeneres stepped in, and to say the conditions there were lacking is an understatement.
To say Alvaro Luque, the president of Avocados From Mexico, was nervous during last year's Super Bowl would be an understatement.
To say that Studio 54 was the place to be, may in fact be the understatement of the last four decades.
With all that's being revealed — and what may yet come to light — calling these hearings historic might actually be an understatement.
"It is a serious understatement to say that I am somewhat stunned," Harington said in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter.
To say President Donald Trump has a penchant for firing off some weird, disturbing, and even dangerous tweets is an understatement.
To say there's a lot of polarizing civil rights issues surrounding this special Senate election in Alabama, would be an understatement.
To say Jocelyn Benson is prepared to step into the role of secretary of state in Michigan is perhaps an understatement.
"To say that we currently have questions is an understatement," a spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department said in a statement.
A raise of this size in the United States would signal product market fit but in India that's a far understatement.
"Enjoying" might actually be an understatement, since the star full-on teared up while discussing the process with GMA's Michael Strahan.
Cleveland Hustles: The Hustle Continues To say the Motor City had a steep climb back to normalcy would be an understatement.
To say space is limited inside a smartphone's camera stack is a major understatement — there's hardly a square micron to spare.
To say that Migos is on the come up from their position of prominence among the trap elite is an understatement.
Photo: Drew Angerer (Getty)At the risk of making the understatement of the century, the global conversation about Facebook has changed.
To say that Carrie Fisher's latest book The Princess Diarist has caused something of a stir would be a wild understatement.
This is the understatement of the century, since one look at Danny reveals something pretty dark is happening under the surface.
"Our fear is that the 40,000 might actually be an understatement in a situation where the conflict might continue," said Canhandula.
Butler was a huge reason "I think it's an understatement to say Jimmy was phenomenal tonight," Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said.
LONDON — To say people don't hold back with their choice of costumes at London Comic Con would be a wild understatement.
To say that 13-year-old Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has had a busy year would be an understatement.
"To say that I am skeptical of the new Saudi narrative about Mr. Khashoggi is an understatement," Graham said on Twitter.
Handling life in their small town seems like a bit of an understatement given that Josie's mother, Sierra, is the mayor.
To say that the much-hyped universe exploration game No Man's Sky didn't live up to players' expectations is an understatement.
To say Miley Cyrus has mixed emotions about Hannah Montana would be the understatement of the year, if not the century.
Over the next 193 years, it would be an understatement to say I put my heart and soul into the role.
For one, to say that Trump is prone to changing his views quickly and without prior warning would be an understatement.
Google soon became too big for a garage (a slight understatement!), and moved to an office in Palo Alto in 1999.
"To say that allocations for Teva bonds were cut-throat is an understatement," one syndicate banker away from the deal said.
Neurotic is perhaps an understatement, and Mr. Gethard doesn't devote much time to his life as a writer, comic and performer.
" - INAKI GOMEZ, chair of the IAAF Athletes' Commission, on Twitter: "Not surprising... yet, to say I'm disappointed is a huge understatement.
Uncomfortable is an understatement for Democrats who want to encourage women but also defend the icon of their recent, tortured past.
It wouldn't be an understatement to say that Johnny Depp has just a tiny bit of a "thing" for good wine.
"To say this is a great day in my life would be an understatement," Selig said on a conference call Sunday.
With understatement and painstaking reporting, Rachlin introduces us to Grimes, and the slow piling of one humility on top of another.
"I'm just an American in Paris," Mr. Bannon said as he held court at the Bristol, grinning at the obvious understatement.
To say we're disappointed you won't be able to enjoy the show we've been building for you is a massive understatement.
It's been a week since Issa last heard from Nathan, and to say she is not O.K. would be an understatement.
It also felt like a glaring understatement: Brute partisanship in the Senate is a symptom of a much larger national contagion.
It would be an understatement to say that it's been a disappointing few months for some high-profile Silicon Valley darlings.
"The portion of evolution in which animals developed eyes was a big development," Dean told me one day, with customary understatement.
Between search, email, documents, and much more, it's an understatement to say that Google stores a lot of your private information.
"To say we were surprised is an understatement," Mark Collins, historian of the Parliament's estates, said in a statement on Wednesday.
As it would turn out, this was an understatement — one that the Washington Post explores today in exceptional, often infuriating, detail.
It is perhaps an understatement to say that Twitter is often a bad place to be on the internet in 2019.
"To say she's a proponent of school choice is an understatement," King said in an interview with the Portland Press Herald.
As the bravura composition of the group-murder sequence illustrates, Mr. Morlando knows how to stage a scene with tasteful understatement.
It would be an understatement to say that 2017 was one of the most exciting years in American politics in decades.
To say that Mr. Cole is obsessed with volatility — as both a financial and a philosophical construct — would be an understatement.
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso warned the yen's rise was "rough", something of an understatement as the Nikkei nosedived 5.4 percent.
It's an understatement to say that the machinations of season 37 already feel particularly sharp (and more than a little petty).
To say that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a breakout star this election cycle almost sounds like an understatement at this point.
And since I've been gone for so long, I would be viewed as suspicious and be questioned, which is an understatement.
It's sort of Taxi Driver reimagined as cringe comedy, and to say it wasn't to everybody's tastes would be an understatement.
To say that the 129 sailors aboard the HMS Terror and Erebus died slow and miserable deaths would be a gross understatement.
To say that a movie espousing these ideals being released at the end of 2017 is timely is, once again, an understatement.
"To say things are a bit negative (is) a significant understatement," said Stephen Innes, head of trading for Asia-Pacific at OANDA.
"I've been dealing with Nevada state conventions for 50 years: To say I was disappointed was an understatement," Reid told CNN Monday.
"Being extremely disappointed in Kim Foxx and in the State's Attorney's Office is an understatement," Graham elaborated to WGN Radio on Tuesday.
Graham Linehan, Mr Mathews' co-writer, wonders if the slogan's cheery understatement isn't starting to chafe with the mood of the times.
With masterly understatement, The Times of London commented that 'the last settlement of the century has certainly terminated in a deplorable manner.
It would be an understatement to say that James Truman has given some thought to how his new restaurant, Nix, will look.
"To say the consensus expects a 25bp cut is an understatement," said Kit Juckes, macro strategist at Societe Generale in a note.
His first years were promising but patchy, and to say this has been a breakout season for Salah is a massive understatement.
I think that she must testify, but it's a massive understatement to say that I sympathize with any hesitation she may feel.
Even Mr Varoufakis reckons it is unlikely to win more than a handful of seats, and he is not known for understatement.
To say "Bless This Mess" -- created by Bell, along with "New Girl" producer Elizabeth Meriwether -- feels like an anachronism is an understatement.
" He added: "Problematic is an understatement in terms of giving some hope or boost to what is or should be illegal activity.
It's an understatement to say that Apple makes lots of popular products that people like to buy: iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and more.
It would be an understatement to say that A Star Is Born is one of the most anticipated movies of the year.
So to say that Dota 2 teams taking on OpenAI Five over the weekend are up against a challenge is an understatement.
"I know that it hasn't been easy being a developer these last couple of months, and that's probably an understatement," Zuckerberg said.
In the exclusive season supertease, pageant organizer Crowe promises the Little Miss Atlanta girls will blow you away – and that's an understatement.
Saying Hillary Clinton has had a jam-packed schedule these last three days would be, to put it lightly, a gigantic understatement.
Anyone who's ever experienced a cicada season knows that "loud" is an understatement when it comes to describing the sounds they emit.
I would like to say he will revolutionize the field, but such an understatement would do no justice to his true abilities.
The ITU study found that the lack of a global standard for best cybersecurity practices was problematic, which seems like an understatement.
Hadid's celebrated aquatic center was used as the site of the 2012 London OlympicsTo say Hadid's work was controversial is an understatement.

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