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Not all it's cracked up to be

Origin of Phrases - N

 

Not all it's cracked up to be

Meaning: Something that once experienced will prove to be less than expected.

 

Example: They say being rich is not all it's cracked up to be. But then again, neither is being poor.

 

Origin: "Crack" can be used as a noun meaning a statement or comment. Consider the term "wise crack". As a verb "crack", dating back to the 15th century, was to praise or boast. If you "cracked up" something you sang its praises. Therefore something that is "not all it's cracked up to be" is something that is not as good as you were told.

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