The food was bad, to say the least.
to say the least
idiomUsed to suggest an understatement.
The hotel room was dirty and noisy, to say the least, so we asked for a refund immediately.
His performance during the final presentation was disorganized and lacked preparation, to say the least, leaving the board members visibly unimpressed.
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at the very least
at least; as an absolute minimum; emphatic form of at the least.
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final say
The right to make a final decision.
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have a say
To (receive the opportunity to) voice one's opinion.
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I'd say
It is my estimate or opinion.
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I'll say
Used to indicate emphatic agreement
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let's not and say we did
Indicates that the speaker does not agree with a proposed action, and does not wish to participate.
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needless to say
Clearly, obviously.
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not in the least
not at all, not in any way