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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Example Sentences

And now, here’s Denny telling me that he thought I didn’t want to be friends with him, or anyone else for that matter.

From Literature

But if thousands of smart people on Wall Street missed the clues then what were the chances of picking the right chip maker, or any winner for that matter?

From The Wall Street Journal

While critics seem to agree on a few locks, as this month’s Golden Globes — and last year’s Oscars, for that matter — proved, there’s always room for surprise.

From Los Angeles Times

“No candle. Not in here. Or anywhere on this floor, for that matter.”

From Literature

And yet, Stephen Fishler, a veteran collectibles dealer and expert in the field, says that doesn’t mean people should be instantly putting money in Pokémon cards — or any collectibles category, for that matter.

From MarketWatch