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English understatement

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understate - say something in a way that is much more restrained, much less emotional or dramatic, than the situation deserves. This is often said to be a trait of English people, ie part of the English character. eg Tom spends his whole life training to compete in the Olympic Games.

  • understate - say something in a way that is much more restrained, much less emotional or dramatic, than the situation deserves.
  • This is often said to be a trait of English people, ie part of the English character.
  • eg Tom spends his whole life training to compete in the Olympic Games.
  • He wins a gold medal.
  • He says 'I'm quite happy'.
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understate - say something in a way that is much more restrained, much less emotional or dramatic, than the situation deserves.

This is often said to be a trait of English people, ie part of the English character.

eg Tom spends his whole life training to compete in the Oly

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