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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For families, the importance of understanding this process cannot be overstated.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
The power of personalization cannot be overstated in healthcare communication.
—Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The convenience of glazed ham cannot be overstated, but purists like Martin adamantly endorse non-glazed for its smokier, more savory flavor.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
The consequences of these two decisions for the nation’s safety and prosperity cannot be overstated.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
The power of personalization cannot be overstated in healthcare communication.
—Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The convenience of glazed ham cannot be overstated, but purists like Martin adamantly endorse non-glazed for its smokier, more savory flavor.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
The consequences of these two decisions for the nation’s safety and prosperity cannot be overstated.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes, 9 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 30 Dec. 2024.
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