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!"

(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 see and have seen worse things, and divers things so hideous, that I should neither like to speak of all matters, nor even keep silent about some of them: namely, men who lack everything, except that they have too much of one thing--men who are nothing more than a big eye, or a big mouth, or a big belly, or something else big,--reversed cripples, I call such men.

Thus Spake Zarathustra

After all his running down, Bambridge let it out in the course of the evening, when the farmer was absent, that he had seen worse horses go for eighty pounds.

Middlemarch

"I've seen worse ones on human shoulders, at any rate," said Mother Rigby.

Mosses From An Old Manse and other stories

"He has seen worse things done on the quiet," maintained Carlier, with a hoarse laugh.

Tales of Unrest

Mr Teasdale, owner of Specialist Vermin Control, said: "i have seen worse but the situation in elgin probably ranks at around an eightout-of-10 in seriousness.

Warning over 'bold, smart and aggresive' gulls

We've seen worse times, obviously, but the last year has brought us murders in Pittsburgh and in Poway, Cal., a substantial spike in anti-Semitic graffiti and hate crimes, and a painful internal debate about new members of Congress who seem, to many of us, anti-Semitic.

Rethinking Conversion

I have seen worse, but again Billy's nature is what is getting him through that.

Big Yin will be working until day he dies; Billy's friend says comic won't let health stop him

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' .

Betting Spy tips for Liverpool at Chelsea in the Premier League; Expert betting analysis for the games at Manchester City and Arsenal too

The post Most millennials seen worse off than parents despite aptitude: study appeared first on Cyprus Mail .

Most millennials seen worse off than parents despite aptitude: study

After the incident, Lascelles claims that Rafa Benitez's reaction was far from one of fury - rather, he merely told his skipper that he "had seen worse".

Skipper: Fighting is just part of the role

Judge Parry said that, after viewing police dashcam footage of the chase, he could understand why an officer said he had not seen worse driving in 14 years in the job.

'How funny was that? I bet you never thought you would ever chase a limo' WHATDRUNKENLIMODRIVERTOLD POLICE AFTER 20-MINUTE PURSUIT

Parking this is and i"West Midlands Police said it was among the worst cases of bad parking its officers had ever seen - but readers are claiming they've seen worse and have been sending in their pictures as evidence.

News CAR CHAOS

I told him not to take too much notice of the Doctor, who would have made a better general than a doctor, and that I had seen worse bulletwounds than what he had which had healed up in a fortnight's time.

MORNING SERIAL

A WALTON man was jailed for slamming a speeding motorbike into a BMW before telling police: "I have seen worse on Road Wars."

Biker jailed for six months

词组	seen worse
释义	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 see and have seen worse things, and divers things so hideous, that I should neither like to speak of all matters, nor even keep silent about some of them: namely, men who lack everything, except that they have too much of one thing--men who are nothing more than a big eye, or a big mouth, or a big belly, or something else big,--reversed cripples, I call such men. Thus Spake Zarathustra After all his running down, Bambridge let it out in the course of the evening, when the farmer was absent, that he had seen worse horses go for eighty pounds. Middlemarch "I've seen worse ones on human shoulders, at any rate," said Mother Rigby. Mosses From An Old Manse and other stories "He has seen worse things done on the quiet," maintained Carlier, with a hoarse laugh. Tales of Unrest Mr Teasdale, owner of Specialist Vermin Control, said: "i have seen worse but the situation in elgin probably ranks at around an eightout-of-10 in seriousness. Warning over 'bold, smart and aggresive' gulls We've seen worse times, obviously, but the last year has brought us murders in Pittsburgh and in Poway, Cal., a substantial spike in anti-Semitic graffiti and hate crimes, and a painful internal debate about new members of Congress who seem, to many of us, anti-Semitic. Rethinking Conversion I have seen worse, but again Billy's nature is what is getting him through that. Big Yin will be working until day he dies; Billy's friend says comic won't let health stop him 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' . Betting Spy tips for Liverpool at Chelsea in the Premier League; Expert betting analysis for the games at Manchester City and Arsenal too The post Most millennials seen worse off than parents despite aptitude: study appeared first on Cyprus Mail . Most millennials seen worse off than parents despite aptitude: study After the incident, Lascelles claims that Rafa Benitez's reaction was far from one of fury - rather, he merely told his skipper that he "had seen worse". Skipper: Fighting is just part of the role Judge Parry said that, after viewing police dashcam footage of the chase, he could understand why an officer said he had not seen worse driving in 14 years in the job. 'How funny was that? I bet you never thought you would ever chase a limo' WHATDRUNKENLIMODRIVERTOLD POLICE AFTER 20-MINUTE PURSUIT Parking this is and i"West Midlands Police said it was among the worst cases of bad parking its officers had ever seen - but readers are claiming they've seen worse and have been sending in their pictures as evidence. News CAR CHAOS I told him not to take too much notice of the Doctor, who would have made a better general than a doctor, and that I had seen worse bulletwounds than what he had which had healed up in a fortnight's time. MORNING SERIAL A WALTON man was jailed for slamming a speeding motorbike into a BMW before telling police: "I have seen worse on Road Wars." Biker jailed for six months
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