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Not all, everything, etc. somebody’s cracked up to be

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Expectation GapPlay
Shows a difference between what people say about something and the actual experience. SlideThe movie everyone raved about wasn't everything it was cracked up to be.
LampPro Tip 2/3
Mild DisappointmentPlay
Used to express mild disappointment, not a severe failure or fault. SlideThe famous burger place wasn't all it's cracked up to be, but it was still okay.
LampPro Tip 3/3
Casual ConversationsPlay
Best used in casual conversations rather than in formal contexts. SlideI heard so much about this gadget, but it's not all it's cracked up to be.