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 importance of this case cannot be overstated.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
The significance of Charles’ moves on Thursday cannot be overstated.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The juiciness of these behemoths, made from a brisket, short rib and chuck blend, cannot be overstated.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
It cannot be overstated how outstanding the younger cast is.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
The significance of Charles’ moves on Thursday cannot be overstated.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The juiciness of these behemoths, made from a brisket, short rib and chuck blend, cannot be overstated.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
It cannot be overstated how outstanding the younger cast is.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
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 9 Nov. 2025.
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