下馬 げば評 ひょう

gebahyō

1. Not what people say.; Not public opinion.

1. Was considered a dark horse.; Was underestimated.

1. By public opinion; Reputation

1. Common opinion; Public assessment

1. Not as simple as it seems.; Not a foregone conclusion.

1. Not what people say.; Not as rumored.

1. Was the subject of discussion.; Was talked about.

1. Public opinion; Rumor mill

1. Not as simple as it seems.; Not to be underestimated.

1. Wasn't talked about.; Wasn't the subject of gossip.

1. Probably estimated by public opinion.; Likely the general consensus.

1. It wasn't as expected.; It wasn't what people said.

1. Wasn't talked about.; Wasn't the subject of gossip.

1. Probably as expected.; Likely the general consensus.

1. Was not mere talk.; Was not just speculation.

1. If it were just talk; If people were just speculating

1. If by reputation; If rumors are to be believed

1. If judged by public opinion; Based on popular assessment