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Saying "It's just a scratch" for a big dent is an understatement.
A statement that makes something seem less important or serious than it is.
Calling the storm a little rain was an understatement.
Her reaction to the surprise party was an understatement of her excitement.
Describing the movie as 'okay' was a huge understatement.
huge understatement
serious understatement
common understatement
minimization
downplaying
diminution
