cannot be overstated

phrase

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 a Little White Dress™ in the modern wardrobe cannot be overstated. Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 13 July 2026 But his importance to England’s midfield cannot be overstated. Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The importance of a great purse cannot be overstated, as far as I am concerned. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 In the meantime, the significance of the OLC’s opinion cannot be overstated. Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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