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to put it mildly

understatement · saying something is less extreme than it is

What's the situation?

Imagine a meeting where things went really, really badly, but you want to avoid being overly dramatic. 🎭 This expression helps you convey the true severity of a situation without being blunt. It's like saying, 'What I just said is actually an understatement for how bad it truly was!' It adds a touch of subtle humor or polite emphasis. 😉

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Well, that's something

That's unusual/noteworthy · At least something happened/was achieved (often with mild surprise or a subtle hint of being underwhelmed)

What's the situation?

This is your go-to phrase when you want to acknowledge a piece of news or an outcome that's a bit unexpected, not entirely ideal, or just 'a thing that happened.' 🤔 It’s perfect for those moments when you're mildly surprised, slightly underwhelmed, or just stating the obvious with a hint of 'hmm.' It's not usually for super exciting news, but rather for those 'it is what it is' moments. 🤷‍♀️

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