so what

Idioms  

1. Who cares? What does it matter? For example, You're not going to the beach today? Well, so what, you can go tomorrow, or So what if she left without saying goodbye—she'll call you, I'm sure. [First half of 1900s] Also see what of it.

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Example Sentences

So what exactly did Reid show us, and how can that inform congressional politics today, nearly a decade after Reid left office and more than four years after his death?

From Slate • May 4, 2026

So what impact might that have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

From BBC • May 3, 2026

So what does Redmond see now, when she looks at her body in the mirror?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

So, what happens if a contractor walks away, leaving the job unfinished and your budget and timetable a mess?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

“You played one good game. One. So what? I bust my ass every game and at every practice.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan