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

First, Mr. President, thank you so much for having us.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

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

Thanks so much for reading, and have a great night.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

“Indeed no,” I said, “it is just that I would have liked to see Kenny under our roof. He did so much for my mother.”

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya