Hello. I am confused as about the usage/s of these two words, "overstate", vs "exaggerate". I know that we sometimes say, "the importance of this matter cannot be overstated". I know that we can't really say, "the importance of this matter cannot be exaggerated". It just wouldn't feel right. But I don't know WHY though.
Does "exaggerate" appear to you just like another version of "overstate"? Do you, as a native speaker, feel that there might be any difference/s? Thanks.
Does "exaggerate" appear to you just like another version of "overstate"? Do you, as a native speaker, feel that there might be any difference/s? Thanks.