understatement
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ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the English words 'under' and 'statement', meaning a statement that is less than the full truth.
مثال
- To say I was surprised would be an understatement.
- His reaction was a classic understatement.
- Calling it a small problem would be an understatement.
ترکیبهای رایج
classic understatement understatement of the year bit of an understatement
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said