English

Phrase

so much for

1. (idiomatic) An expression of dismissiveness, disregard, or resignation; something said upon rejecting, giving up on, quitting, or disposing of something.

   For years, Volkswagen cars were designed to cheat on emissions tests. So much for "German engineering".

   Well, I guess it'll never work. So much for that idea.

Translations

See also

• so much
• write off

Anagrams

• forsomuch