unsung hero
phrase
: one that has not received proper recognition
Banana bread is the unsung hero of cutting back on kitchen waste.—
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“Unsung hero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsung%20hero. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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