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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The cultural influence and importance of Quincy Delight Jones Jr. cannot be overstated. 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 See all Example Sentences for cannot be overstated 

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“Cannot be overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannot%20be%20overstated. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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