Pronunciation: /nɑt ɔl ɪts krækt ʌp tu bi/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I thought the movie would be amazing, but it turned out to be not all it's cracked up to be.
A2 The new restaurant in town is not all it's cracked up to be; the food was mediocre.
B1 The job offer seemed great at first, but it's not all it's cracked up to be with the long hours and low pay.
B2 The vacation destination was not all it's cracked up to be with crowded beaches and overpriced attractions.
C1 The prestigious university turned out to be not all it's cracked up to be with outdated facilities and lackluster professors.
C2 The luxury car brand is not all it's cracked up to be; many customers have reported mechanical issues and poor customer service.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun
A1 The new restaurant in town is not all it's cracked up to be.
A2 I thought the movie would be amazing, but it turned out to be not all it's cracked up to be.
B1 The job offer seemed great at first, but it's not all it's cracked up to be.
B2 The vacation destination was not all it's cracked up to be, as the reviews were misleading.
C1 The expensive designer handbag was not all it's cracked up to be, as the quality was poor.
C2 Despite the hype, the new technology product was not all it's cracked up to be and had many flaws.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 The new movie was not all it's cracked up to be.
A2 The expensive restaurant turned out to be not all it's cracked up to be.
B1 The job offer seemed great at first, but it's not all it's cracked up to be.
B2 Living in a big city is not all it's cracked up to be, with the high cost of living and crowded streets.
C1 Many people dream of fame and fortune, but it's not all it's cracked up to be with the constant scrutiny and pressure.
C2 The idea of traveling the world may seem glamorous, but it's not all it's cracked up to be with the long flights and cultural differences.
article a word that is used to indicate whether a noun is specific or unspecific
A1 I thought the movie would be amazing, but it turned out to be not all it's cracked up to be.
A2 The new restaurant in town is not all it's cracked up to be; the food was mediocre.
B1 The job seemed exciting at first, but it's not all it's cracked up to be with all the long hours and stress.
B2 Living in a big city is not all it's cracked up to be; the cost of living is high and there's always traffic.
C1 The luxury car brand is not all it's cracked up to be; the maintenance costs are exorbitant.
C2 Being a celebrity is not all it's cracked up to be; the constant scrutiny and lack of privacy can be overwhelming.
formal The new software program promised to revolutionize our workflow, but it turned out not all it’s cracked up to be.
informal I thought the movie was going to be amazing, but it's not all it’s cracked up to be.
slang Everyone said the party would be epic, but it's not all it’s cracked up to be.
figurative Life in the big city may seem glamorous, but it's not all it’s cracked up to be once you experience the daily hustle and bustle.
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