Meaning of the word "be cracked up to be" in English
What does "be cracked up to be" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
be cracked up to be
US /bi krækt ʌp tu bi/
UK /bi krækt ʌp tu bi/
Idiom
1.
to be as good or as important as people say or think
Example:
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The movie wasn't all it was cracked up to be.
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This new software isn't quite what it's cracked up to be.
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