Web www.englishdaily626.com   [ Movie Reviews | Common Sentences | Glossary of Correct Usage | High School Vocab | Questions & Answers | Sample Letters ] [ Movies Lines | Advertisements | Words Differentiation | Common Errors | Songs | Links ] <<Prev Conversation Next>>     TOEFL Vocabulary   English Daily Conversation   Learn grammar by example   Learn American idioms       Cracked up to be !!! Teddy Have you bought your new sports car yet ? Alistair Unfortunately not, I've test driven three different models so far, including the latest Boxster, but none of them really impressed me. Teddy I'm surprised about the Boxster, because all the motoring mags have been raving about it. Alistair Well in my view it's definitely not all that it's cracked up to be. Teddy Well what are you going to do next ? Alistair I'll probably wait until the new 911 turbo comes out. The rumor is that it will be something really special. Explanation :   Cracked up to be - Reputed to be. ( This expression is always used in a negative way. )   Example : I don't think this book is all it's cracked up to be.       On the verge of bankruptcy We slept through our alarm Things look pretty pricey These things are name brands All messed up You'll see the light Have a one-track mind Put you out Get decked out Keep up with I'm beat Get a load of that Brain freeze When it comes to haggling It seems to be catching on I'm up for that I'll pass   Conversation 01 Conversation 02 Conversation 03 Conversation 04 Conversation 05 Conversation 06 Conversation 07 Conversation 08 Conversation 09 Conversation 10 Conversation 11 Conversation 12     Common English mistakes   Ancient Chinese stories   Learn English Proverbs   American Slang expressions

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