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Difference between I have seen better and I have seen worse

I have seen better —(also: seen better) is used as a noncom mittal and not very positive judgment about smb. or smth.:

  • The Badge was an entertaining movie, though I have seen better. It is worth catching if you want a mystery to watch.

I have seen worse—(also: seen worse) is used as a noncommittal and not totally negative judgment about smb. or smth.:

  • Based on the reviews I had read, I wasn’t expecting the restaurant to be fancy looking—and it wasn’t, though I have seen worse.