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

One or two rate increases will hardly affect Main Street, or Wall Street for that matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

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

He is also of the opinion that pre-emption rights allow him – and Sullivan for that matter – to bid for Gold's shares, and then any remaining ones.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

It was useless shutting the bedroom door, or any other door of the house for that matter, for the cat could open them all, latches or doorknobs.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

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