to say the least

idiom

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

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Certain men who look a certain way and have a certain pedigree can behave imperfectly, to say the least, and still be confirmed into a position of power that has long-reaching consequences. Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025 His relationship with the Hamilton County prosecutor's office is contentious, to say the least. Haley Bemiller, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Oct. 2025 Swift and Taylor have an interesting relationship, to say the least. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025 The Milwaukee Brewers’ idea of pitching roles is fluid to say the least. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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