“to say the least”
Used to indicate that the truth is actually much stronger or more extreme than what has been stated. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "to say the least" in the video clips below.
Hear how "to say the least" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Desperate Housewives 20 04, Dexter Resurrection, Gossip Girl, Lucifer, The Vampire Diaries and 4 more.
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YouTubeCNN316K views · 2026-01-22
Trump unveils ‘Board of Peace’ with fewer than 20 countries
“to say the least.”
It has been a busy morning, … A short time ago
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YouTubeVICE540K views · 2022-07-28
I Expose the Worst Landlords | Super Users
“to say the least.”
and I mean, it was one of
the worst that I’d been in, … I mean, even trying to get into it,
it was a challenge.
Play at 3:16
TV ShowDesperate Housewives 20 04
Desperate Housewives 20 04 — S07E07
“To say the least.”
I was shocked... … I know what I'm doing
might sound crazy to you,
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TV ShowDexter Resurrection
Dexter Resurrection — S01E07
“to say the least.”
These recent mishaps
have been unsettling, … Obviously, no one wanted
it to go this way.
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TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S01E05
“To say the least.”
Look, all right, i'm sorry that thingsgot out of hand tonight. … I know who blair and those girls are,
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TV ShowLucifer
Lucifer — S02E13
“To say the least.”
Dave Maddox isn't a real artist. … All this is just a front.
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TV ShowLucifer
Lucifer — S02E16
“to say the least.”
That son of ours is unpredictable, … ♪ Huh, huh, huh, hu-uh, huh... ♪
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TV ShowThe Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries — S05E05
“To say the least.”
He's been a healthy distraction for her. … And I have adopted
my own distraction.
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TV ShowWhite Collar
White Collar — S02E13
“to say the least.”
His credentials are impressive, … How come I hadn't heard of him?
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TV ShowXo Kitty
Xo Kitty — S03E04
“to say the least.”
[Kitty] Today was
an emotional rollercoaster, … But my life wouldn't be mine
if it didn't have its ups and downs.
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