Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
not all it's cracked up to be
idiom
/nɒt ɔːl ɪts krækt ʌp tə biː/
Definition
A phrase used to express that something is not as good or impressive as it is believed or said to be.
Examples
- The movie was just okay; it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.
- Everyone raves about the new restaurant, but I found it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.
- The new smartphone has some good features, but it’s really not all it’s cracked up to be.
Meaning
This expression conveys disappointment or disillusionment about something that was expected to be better than it actually is.
Synonyms
- overrated
- not as good as expected
- disappointing
- blown out of proportion
