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The phrase "a gift for understatement" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone who has a talent for being subtle or modest in their expressions or remarks, often in a humorous or ironic context.
Example: "His comments about the disastrous event were truly a gift for understatement, as he downplayed the chaos that ensued."
Alternatives: "talent for subtlety" or "skill in modesty".
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She has a gift for understatement.
Kozak clearly has a gift for understatement.
"Somehow that spiraled into her being very upset at me for not being gracious," said Mr. Farmer, who has a gift for understatement.
That said, noted Ms. Blanchard, who has a gift for understatement, "it may take a while for people to get comfortable with it".
President Donald Trump, rarely accused of having a gift for understatement, gave one when he said of his Attorney General, "He could have stated his response more accurately".
Mr. Lindo, with his quick eyes and impassive face, has a gift for understatement that matches Mr. Hackman's, and the two of them find a chemistry that registers in tiny gestures and offhand remarks.
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"Clients are concerned about the budgets, more so than perhaps a year or two ago," he added, with a lawyer's gift for understatement.
Yes, sir. Steep Hill gave me a good idea of the Icelander's gift for understatement.
McQuarters's gift for understatement was exceeded Sunday only by the superlative effort put forth by the Giants' defense.
This gift for understatement also characterized the extensive design Floyd did for Alex Gonzalez and Raul Martinez, whose advertising agency, A/R Media, works with Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana and Estee Lauder.
To say he is a radio natural is something of an understatement, with a gift for taking you right into the scene he's describing and effortlessly relaying sights and sounds – most notably in far-flung or little known locations – in a way that paints vivid pictures for listeners.
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