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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so much for

As Shali observed: "AI is supposed to be doing so much for us now, so many more people should at least have better health and better sleep."

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Yvonne Villarreal: Noah, thanks so much for taking the time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

Have a great night, and thanks so much for reading.

From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2026

“Looking back at it, it seems so harsh. I just told him he’s done so much for us, and now we’ve got his back.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

“I haven’t heard Frank laugh so much for ever so long,” said Grace to Amy, as they sat discussing dolls and making tea sets out of the acorn cups.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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