not to be missed

phrase

: so worthwhile that one should experience it
This is an event that is not to be missed.

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Although its name keeps getting more convoluted, what’s now known as the Quail by Peninsula, a Motorsports Gathering remains simply a concours and automotive exhibition not to be missed. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 With over 900 types of birds within the country, including 18 endemic species, Vietnam is not to be missed. Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 For fans, the Kendall County Fair is a tradition not to be missed. David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 This creamy version of crowd-favorite cowboy (or Texas) caviar is not to be missed. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for not to be missed

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“Not to be missed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20to%20be%20missed. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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