Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-it-mildly
idiom
/pʊt ɪt ˈmaɪldli/
Definition
To express something in a gentle or understated way.
Examples
- He was, put it mildly, not pleased with the decision.
- She was put it mildly surprised by the news.
Meaning
The phrase ‘put it mildly’ is used when someone wants to say something without exaggeration, often to soften the impact of what they are saying.
Synonyms
- to say the least
- to put it gently
- to understate
