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Overrated

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"Overrated" means something is not as cool as everyone thinks it is.

EXAMPLES

  • The vacation spot was beautiful, but I felt it was overrated.

  • Everyone loves that book, but I found it to be overrated.

  • Those super spicy chips are overrated, like a dragon with no fire.

SITUATION

Discussing a popular movie that everyone seems to love, but you found lacking .

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REACTIONS:

  • — Honestly? Overrated movie, didn't live up to hype .

  • — Everyone raves , but to me, it's overrated.

  • — Didn't get the hype , totally felt overrated.

EXPLANATION

"Overrated" is like when something gets way too much hype or attention, but it's not as awesome as everyone says. It's like when a movie gets tons of awards , but when you watch it, you're like, "That wasn't that great!" It's like saying, "It's not as cool as people say!" 'Cause even though everyone loves it, you're not really impressed. Overrated stuff is like a big letdown , 'cause you expected it to be amazing, but it's just okay.