I've seen worse

I've seen worse

Mild praise given to something one has seen or experienced. Sometimes used ironically to indicate that something is actually quite great or remarkable. A: "God, what a terrible movie." B: "Oh, it wasn't so bad. I've seen worse." A: "What a stunning view!" B: "Wow! I've seen worse, that's for sure!"
See also: seen, worse
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

(I've) seen worse.

a noncommittal and not totally negative judgment about something or someone. Alice: How did you like the movie? John: I've seen worse. Bill: What do you think about this weather? Gladys: Seen worse.
See also: seen, worse
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • all right
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (one) never would have guessed
  • (one) could use (something)
  • (one) doesn't give a rip (about something)
  • (one) doesn't give a hoot (about something)
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (one) won't hear of (something)
  • (someone or something) to shout about
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
References in classic literature
"I've seen worse ones on human shoulders, at any rate," said Mother Rigby.
Mosses From An Old Manse and other stories
Still, in terms of making do, I've seen worse options than this fun singing show.
IAN HYLAND on the weekend's telly; THE DIARY
And I've seen worse 14/1 (Skybet) shots than 'no goalscorer'.
YOU'D think Arsene Wenger's misery [...]; ALEX HANKIN UNEARTHS SOME WEEKEND STONKERS... AND STINKERS
Newsagent Peter Bacci said: "I've seen worse. The worst flood was in 1977.
Left to pick up the tab; TWIN ALERTS Businesses mop up after flooding
Although he admitted, "I have 15 years of war in my book, where TV was a mouthpiece for militias, so I've seen worse than what is happening today."
A history of Lebanon through the television screen
"Don't worry," she said sympathetically as I mopped up the tabletop, "I've seen worse." But the lesson was ultimately successful because Chloe and I had a sweet time.
How not to eat an ice cream cone
A MAN smashed a scrambler bike into a car during a police chase and then told cops: "It was dangerous, but I've seen worse on Road Wars".
'I've seen worse on Road Wars' NEWS WIRE
I've seen worse driving conditions but this is spring, the middle of spring at that.
Does Him Upstairs know it's spring? Reporter David Himelfield braved the M62 as winter hit hard
Some of the girls drink too much but I've seen worse behaviour from women at a Take That concert and men at football matches.
Everyone's a winner on Ladies Day
"I've seen worse, but this is a very serious injury."
Man sues Walmart over gas-can blast
I've seen worse on a Saturday night with half the women going out wearing less than that going into nightclubs.
Why the outrage? You see worse in the city centre on a Saturday night! Yousay
"I've seen worse," he lies, "and you're breaking your wrists perfectly."
No hiding place in the bunker
As desperate goes, however, I've seen worse. I remember having a night out with friends in Pete Daroy's place sometime in the early 1990s.
Sins
15/20 Decor: I wouldn't decorate my front room like this pub - but I've seen worse. Recently re-decorated by new owners, it's nearly a photofit of its sister pub, the New Inn, Ton Pentre.
PUB SPY
I've seen worse films, but this is the worst 'big budget film which takes itself very seriously' production I've had the misfortune to sit through since Battlefield Earth.
Hell-bent on disaster