so much for

Idioms

We have sufficiently treated or are finished with something, as in So much for this year's sales figures; now let's estimate next year's. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

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"Thank you so much for believing in me when I didn't really believe in myself sometimes," an emotional Dean said as she accepted the best album accolade.

From Barron's

Kelly: Leah, thank you so much for your time.

From BBC

So much for the three-year plan, but it was still a great two years of learning for me.

From BBC

So much for heeding good advice.

From Literature

Olsen: Well, Amy Madigan, congratulations again and thank you so much for joining us today.

From Los Angeles Times

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