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Meaning of to emphasize everything is to emphasize nothing | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Emphasize excessively and nothing will stand out.

Examples

“The temptation is constantly to tresspass upon the domain of Elocution, and indicate beforehand all particular emphasis; moreover, to emphasize everything is to emphasize nothing.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

to err is human to err is human; to forgive, divine to have and to hold to hell with to name a few to one's advantage