Question 1

What does "not all it's cracked up to be" mean?

Accepted Answer

Not as good or impressive as people say it is.

Question 2

How do you use "not all it's cracked up to be" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Fame is not all it's cracked up to be — there's very little privacy.

Question 3

Is "not all it's cracked up to be" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"not all it's cracked up to be" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Used when reality falls short of hype.