to say the least

idiom

used to emphasize a statement
She was not happy, to say the least.

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Depending on the line these charges can be astronomical and surprising to say the least. Terri Peters, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026 The trends are concerning, to say the least, and the compounding impact on our communities and our economy is immense. Brooks Tingle, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026 The motives of Hunt’s main character are abstract, to say the least. Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026 Scenes around the dinner table are awkward to say the least, but Meg has a big supporter in bestie Penny (Sophia Torres) and a burning desire to bring this show to life against all odds. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to say the least

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“To say the least.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20say%20the%20least. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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