"all it's cracked up to be" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-all it's cracked up to be.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{head|en|noun|usually negative, typically related to a negative modifier}} all it's cracked up to be (usually negative, typically related to a negative modifier)
  1. (idiomatic) As good as claims or reputation would suggest. Tags: idiomatic, negative, usually

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