cannot be overstated
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—used to say that something is very large or very great
The importance of tomorrow's test cannot be overstated.
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The consequences of these two decisions for the nation’s safety and prosperity cannot be overstated.
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David A. Deptula, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Celia Cruz’s music became a unifying force in the city, as her tracks transcended language and regional boundaries, connecting people from various Latin backgrounds and her impact on Miami cannot be overstated.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
The influence of the world’s richest man in Trump’s orbit cannot be overstated.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The visual intoxication of Nosferatu cannot be overstated.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
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David A. Deptula, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Celia Cruz’s music became a unifying force in the city, as her tracks transcended language and regional boundaries, connecting people from various Latin backgrounds and her impact on Miami cannot be overstated.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
The influence of the world’s richest man in Trump’s orbit cannot be overstated.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The visual intoxication of Nosferatu cannot be overstated.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Cannot be overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannot%20be%20overstated. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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