cannot be overstated
idiom
—used to say that something is very large or very great
The importance of tomorrow's test cannot be overstated.
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Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
The importance of small business cannot be overstated.
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Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
The importance of small business cannot be overstated.
—Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
Plus, the benefit of working with a qualified nutritionist that liaises with the kitchen staff to manage your prescribed ingredients cannot be overstated.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The networking opportunities that come with an MBA program cannot be overstated.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Cannot be overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannot%20be%20overstated. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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