Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-say-the-least
idiomatic expression
/tə seɪ ðə liːst/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is being described in a way that might be less than adequate or understated.
Examples
- She was, to say the least, not happy about the news.
- The weather was, to say the least, unpredictable throughout the week.
Meaning
Indicates that the situation or quality being discussed is more significant or extreme than what has been stated.
Synonyms
- to put it mildly
- at the very least
- if not more
