not all it's cracked up to be

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It is disappointing, it does not live up to its reputation, as in The restaurant wasn't all it's cracked up to be . This term uses crack up in the sense of “to praise,” which survives only in this expression. [ Colloquial ; early 1800s]

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April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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