[Idiom] NOT ALL IT'S CRACKED UP TO BE. - When Reality Doesn't Meet Expectations

Disappointingly less impressive than expected.

'Not all it's cracked up to be' is used to express that something does not live up to its hype or reputation. It is a way of acknowledging that the reality of a situation, object, or person might be less impressive or satisfying than originally thought.

Example Sentences

1. The new restaurant isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

   The new restaurant did not live up to the high expectations.

2. The movie was good, but not all it's cracked up to be.

   The movie was good but did not fully meet the high expectations.

3. Everyone said the gadget was great, yet it wasn't all it's cracked up to be.

   Everyone praised the gadget, but it did not meet the high expectations.