UnderstatementNot bad
Often means 'very good', said in a modest, cool way.
Diya scored a century. 'Not bad,' her coach said with a grin.
Remember: A hundred runs is excellent, yet the coach plays it down. Saying 'not bad' instead of 'brilliant' is a gentle understatement.
Short lessonSaying more or lessSometimes we stretch the truth, shrink it, or give things human feelings to make a point.