for that matter

Idioms  

1. As for that, so far as that is concerned, as in For that matter I'm not too hungry. William Congreve used it in The Old Batchelour (1693; 4:22): “No, no, for that matter, when she and I part, she'll carry her separate maintenance.” [Late 1600s]

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for that matter

Ordinarily, I try not to spend too much of my one precious life watching Marvel trailers — or Marvel movies, for that matter.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

"Sure this guy's remarks are unbelievable. On top of that, it suggests how he thinks it's OK to treat Takaichi -- or Japan for that matter -- this crudely," said another.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Effects alone don’t carry a superhero movie — or any movie, for that matter — anymore, Cretton said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

No golfer wins the Open after 18 holes - or any other tournament for that matter - but they sure can put themselves out of contention.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

Or Dad, for that matter, who’s just materialized in the doorway.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson