Hyperbole vs Understatement

Herbert doesn’t actually brush his teeth; he just waves a toothbrush near his mouth.

I’ve told you a million times not to call me during my favorite show.

Maya was somewhat pleased when she aced the calculus final.

“Oh, I’ve been known to bang out a chord or two,” said the renowned concert pianist.

You must admit, Ken isn’t the most talented singer in the world.

That hotel room was so small that even the mice had hunched shoulders.

Every word Laurie says is a lie, including “a” and “the.”

Sally was a tad annoyed when her brother sneaked a peak at her secret diary.

How ugly is that shirt? Well, if you paid more than a nickel for it, you were ripped off.

I’ve wanted to go to France since the beginning of time.

“The weather is brisk,” Nathan admitted, as the thermometer read minus ten degrees Fahrenheit.