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The meaning of CANNOT BE OVERSTATED is —used to say that something is very large or very great. How to use cannot be overstated in a sentence.
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BetaUsers of r/grammar subreddit explain the meaning and usage of the phrase "cannot be overstated", which means that something is very important and cannot be exaggerated. They also contrast it with "should not be overstated", which implies a warning or a limit.
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BetaLearn the difference between overstate and understate, and how to use them correctly in legal writing. Overstate means to exaggerate, while understate means to minimize.
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BetaSimilar topic ("cannot/must not underestimate") here A Google search for "hard to understate" (with quote marks) mostly returns examples of misuse. Share. Improve this answer. Follow edited Jun 9, 2019 at 15:14. answered Dec 26, 2018 at 21:18. Michael Harvey Michael Harvey. 12.2k 2 2 gold ...
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BetaSynonyms for Cannot be overstated. 53 other terms for cannot be overstated- words and phrases with similar meaning. Lists. synonyms. antonyms. definitions. sentences. thesaurus. cannot be over-emphasized. cannot be overemphasized. could not be overemphasized. could not be overstated. cannot be emphasised.
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BetaLearn how to use the phrase "cannot be overstated" to emphasize the importance or magnitude of something. See sentences from inspiring English sources and get more suggestions from Ludwig AI.
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BetaOVERSTATED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of overstate 2. to describe or explain something in a way that…. Learn more.
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BetaLearn the meaning, usage, and context of the phrase "it cannot be understated or overstated", which emphasizes the importance or impact of a statement. Avoid misinterpretation, misuse, and alternative phrasing of this expression in communication.
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Beta"Cannot be overstated" is an expression used to stress the importance or seriousness of something. It literally means, "(this thing) is so important you cannot exaggerate its importance." Examples: "the importance of the college entrance exam cannot be overstated." "The need for environmental protection cannot be overstated."
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Beta- The power of X cannot be overstated. (X is extremely powerful.) - The power of X should not be overstated. (X is not very powerful.) G. Gennaro66 New Member. italian Jan 7, 2019 #7 Well i see your e point but the translation the google gives would never be used in italian but after all is a different language. The important thing is that i ...
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