Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
not-all-something-is-cracked-up-to-be
idiom
nɒt ɔːl ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪz ˈkrækt ʌp tʊ biː
Definition
A phrase indicating that something is not as good, impressive, or beneficial as it is often portrayed or believed to be.
Examples
- The movie was said to be a masterpiece, but I found that not all it was cracked up to be.
- The new smartphone had a lot of hype, but not all it is cracked up to be in terms of performance.
- Many think that working in a big city is glamorous, but in reality, not all it is cracked up to be with the high cost of living.
Meaning
This expression conveys skepticism about the true value or quality of something that receives a lot of admiration or expectation.
Synonyms
- Not as great as advertised
- Overrated
- Not what it’s made out to be
- Disappointing
