to say the least

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to say the least (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) Used to suggest an understatement.
    Synonyms: and then some, and how
    The 9/11 attacks weren't very good for America. / To say the least!
    His performance, to say the least, didn't impress me.
    • 2024 March 6, Paul Clifton, “Network News: NR launches Reading-Paddington recovery operation”, in RAIL, number 1004, page 7:
      "We are very proud of the successful launch of the Elizabeth line. It was very reliable at the start, but the last six months have been challenging, to say the least.

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