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the master of understatement
what does it mean when we say someone is "the master of understatement"? I have heard it regarding politicians, artists, and even messiah.
22 de mai de 2015 13:38
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It means they don't exaggerate when they talk,rather they state everything in a minor way.For example if something really terrible happens and you say "Oh dear we have a little problem" that would be an understatement. A master just means the person is very very good at understating situations.The British are very good at this.
22 de maio de 2015
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