so much for

Idioms  

1. We have sufficiently treated or are finished with something, as in So much for this year's sales figures; now let's estimate next year's. [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

“They do so much for the kids, and they’re under-appreciated,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“Maybe not so much for flavor, but for texture.”

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Reflecting on his hero, the boy added: "He's cool and fun... Thank you so much for letting me up on stage."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Because tech has been grown so much for so long, successful small-cap tech companies don’t stay small for long.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

“I’ve changed so much for you. I know it doesn’t seem like it, but I have. I just wanted to be with you, Dimple. I was even willing to put aside my parents’ wishes.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon