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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Brandel’s versatility and experience give the coaching staff insurance, but the importance of health for this group cannot be overstated.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 30 July 2025
The importance of this cannot be overstated when looking at survival statistics.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
The emotional weight of the work cannot be overstated.
—William Jones, USA Today, 26 July 2025
The absence of Clark cannot be overstated, but the WNBA has more than enough talent to make up for the loss.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 30 July 2025
The importance of this cannot be overstated when looking at survival statistics.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
The emotional weight of the work cannot be overstated.
—William Jones, USA Today, 26 July 2025
The absence of Clark cannot be overstated, but the WNBA has more than enough talent to make up for the loss.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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“Cannot be overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannot%20be%20overstated. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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