He is, 'to put it mildly', a demanding boss. [=he is a very demanding boss]
He's 'mildly' [='slightly, somewhat'] interested in politics.
She was upset, 'to put it mildly'. [=she was extremely upset]
(..) elaborate preparations. It was sand storm slab that covered your tomb. you had it broken before your burial then put back together using a mild adhesive. An ancient Egyptian recipe, I believe. A mixture of egg and honey, that was to be washed away by the rain. Holmes! Arranging for your father to (..)2009 Sherlock Holmes