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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Nick Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
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The significance of this moment cannot be overstated.
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Nick Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
From world-class designers and architects to entrepreneurs, the impact of Black culture within the wide world of interiors cannot be overstated.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025
The significance of this moment cannot be overstated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The importance of maintaining stringent hygiene standards in the pet food production process cannot be overstated.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Cannot be overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannot%20be%20overstated. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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