so much the

1. To that extent or degree, as in You decided to stay home? So much the better, for now we won't need a second car. This usage is always followed by a comparative adjective, such as better in the example. [Early 1200s]

Example Sentences

"If he can bring that skill set to bear in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with the support of Israelis, Palestinians and other regional powers, then so much the better," Mr Streeting said.

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Indeed, when it comes to baby sleep consultants, it’s not so much the information that’s valuable but having someone to “hold your hand” along the way.

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If someone does pick up, of course, so much the better.

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“It’s not so much the physical but more the mental. I think it’s more that I started thinking about growing up and my time there, and maybe … trying to understand how formative it was.”

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“If that means having some of your favorite reality talent move over to some of their other reality shows, so much the better. It’s just trying to keep it all in the family.”

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