Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
To 'underline' means to draw a line under a word especially in order to highlight its importance. To 'underline' something can also mean to emphasise it. You will often hear expressions such as 'I can't underline the seriousness of this' or 'I can't underline this point enough'. This is a popular expression used often in professional contexts. Similar in meaning to 'stress this' 'to highlight' or 'to emphasise'.
To 'underline' means to draw a line under a word especially in order to highlight its importance. Similar in meaning to 'stress this' 'to highlight' or 'to emphasise'.