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 grip espadrille heels had on my cabin cannot be overstated.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
The power of art to drive fundraising efforts, empower protesters to action, share cultural stories and connect with like-minded neighbors cannot be overstated, Hing said.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
The importance of children being able to attend school safely cannot be overstated.
—Daniel Anello, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
February 19 – March 20 The restorative powers of silence cannot be overstated right now.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
The power of art to drive fundraising efforts, empower protesters to action, share cultural stories and connect with like-minded neighbors cannot be overstated, Hing said.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
The importance of children being able to attend school safely cannot be overstated.
—Daniel Anello, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
February 19 – March 20 The restorative powers of silence cannot be overstated right now.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Cannot be overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannot%20be%20overstated. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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