not to be missed

idiom

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

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Sacred Lake Guatavita, famous for its role in the El Dorado legend, is also not to be missed. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026 Co-stars Robert Pattinson and Zendaya take a turn interviewing one another for the latest issue of Interview Magazine, and the chaotic photoshoot is not to be missed. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 Getting rocked to sleep in a comfortable bed while gazing out the window is not to be missed. Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026 Also not to be missed are the Polpette dell’Alessandra, meatballs of beef and pork in bright red sauce ($8), and an 8-inch quarter pan portion of pizza—dealer’s choice, ranging from $8 to $10. Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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