my definition-presenting something as being less important that it actually is.
1. After being asked how he expected to take over the world when he couldn't even fight babies, Voldemort was less then thrilled.
2. It's just a flesh wound.
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Hehe, I like your examples. When you think about it, a lot of our humor comes from understatement/overstatement. Good definition!
ReplyDeleteHa ha!! "it's just a flesh wound!"
ReplyDeleteHilarious as usual. ;)
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