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So when someone says “the importance of X cannot be overstated,” they’re saying that no matter how large you describe the importance of X, your description still won’t be an overstatement of that importance (because its importance is greater than what one is able to describe).
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BetaHow to use cannot be overstated in a sentence. —used to say that something is very large or very great… See the full definition. Games; Word of the Day; Grammar ... The importance of tomorrow's test cannot be overstated. Examples of cannot be overstated in a Sentence.
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BetaCan your main argument “not be overstated enough?” Or should that be understated?. Overstate (verb): Overstate is a verb that means “to describe in an exaggerated way”: “Defendant overstates his claim that no court has ever granted this relief before.” “ Can’t be Overstated ”: This phrase should be reserved for only the most important points, since it means that the point is ...
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BetaThe thing is extremely important. If you "can't understate", that means you can only overstate; Whatever you say is too much. The thing is worthless. In my opinion, these are cliche expressions that unnecessarily obfuscate the writer's message, and should be avoided. Their importance is hard to understate.
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BetaThe phrase “it cannot be understated or overstated” serves as a powerful tool in emphasizing the importance, significance, or impact of a statement or fact. Its dual negation effectively communicates that the matter at hand is of utmost importance and should be fully recognized without downplaying or exaggerating its implications.
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Beta'The importance of this cannot be understated.' means that the importance is very high and should not be underestimated. 'The importance of this cannot be overstated.' means that the importance is significant and cannot be emphasized enough. The choice between 'understated' and 'overstated' depends on the intended emphasis on the importance.
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BetaThe phrase 'it cannot be overstated' is a correct and usable phrase in written English. It is used to emphasize the importance of something and is often used to end a sentence. For example, "The importance of getting a good education cannot be overstated."
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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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BetaThe OT can indeed be read as explained by Mary49 if we assume that overstate is synonymous with exaggerate but, in this case, I would consider this a debatable statement and not a "controsenso" (from a logical viewpoint). However, I understand that the statement "X cannot be overstated" has (or may have) exactly the opposite meaning: X is extremely important, actually so important that you ...
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BetaReading Passage II: The importance of education cannot be overstated. It is the key to a better future for individuals, communities, and nations. Education helps people develop their minds and skills, so that they can contribute to society in meaningful ways. It also helps people to become more informed and engaged citizens, who can make ...
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