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by Barcaluv on June 18th, 2008
Interesting theory, but no. : )
It is a term used to refer to boasting.
An early meaning of "crack" included boasting, bragging, and talking big. "Not all it's cracked up to be" refers to this meaning. It's not used in the literal sense of a nut being cracked or a block having a crack in it.
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Etymology-Meaning-Words-1474/etemology.htm
Also:
see 'Cracker' here:
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?l=c&p=29
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on June 18th, 2008
I think it's an egg reference and don't forget to remove the little white thingies (chalazas) because I don't eat those nasty bits. That only works as a drug reference on the south side Holmes.
by Terminatorex on June 18th, 2008
I don't believe it is a drug reference Sir K. It just means it (whatever you are discussing) wasn't as great in reality as it was in the 'promos'.
by Wickels on June 18th, 2008
Nope. It mean that something isn't a great as someone else might think it would be.
Example: Winning the lottery. Everyone think it would be the answer to all their problems. But it is not all it is cracked up to be. Many people blow all their winnings and are left in serious debt.
by Shadow is Gone on June 18th, 2008
It should be, shouldn't it? But I don't think it is.
where did the term speaking off the top of you head come from.
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Thanks for the proper answer, people keep answering without checking what category the question is in. they were beginning to drive me mad +5
by I NEED PIE! on June 18th, 2008
Sure thintg! : )
by Barcaluv on June 19th, 2008