to put it mildly
idiom
—used to say that a statement is actually an understatement and that the thing referred to is actually larger, more important, more serious, etc.
It was a difficult experience, to put it mildly.
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But federal policy is causing uncertainty, to put it mildly, and that can have disastrous consequences.
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
The Trump administration has been rough on workers, particularly government workers — to put it mildly.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
And Ange Postecoglou, whose recent relationship with the crowd has been up and down, to put it mildly, lingered in front of them, warmly applauding them, being applauded back, soaking up the moment.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Jeffrey is bringing with him Michael Scherer and Ashley Parker, not exactly pro-Trump writers, either, to put it mildly!
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
The Trump administration has been rough on workers, particularly government workers — to put it mildly.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
And Ange Postecoglou, whose recent relationship with the crowd has been up and down, to put it mildly, lingered in front of them, warmly applauding them, being applauded back, soaking up the moment.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Jeffrey is bringing with him Michael Scherer and Ashley Parker, not exactly pro-Trump writers, either, to put it mildly!
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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“To put it mildly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20put%20it%20mildly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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