Not so hot also is a way of saying that you do not really like something.

VOA: special.2009.12.06

The saying that looks like something the cat dragged in describes something in bad condition.

VOA: special.2009.09.27

"It's a lost, because like the president is saying he is going to do something and he never do it, we are waiting for that."

VOA: standard.2010.03.21