So much for something

phrase

Used to express disappointment when something has not succeeded or something is no longer possible.

It started raining, so much for our picnic plans.
Visual representation of "so much for something" - Used to express disappointment when something has not succeeded or something is no longer possible.

Often appears as...

  • so much for our plans
  • so much for that idea

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

Used to suggest that a belief or statement is incorrect or disproved.

So much for my claim that I could keep the house clean.
Visual representation of "so much for something" - Used to suggest that a belief or statement is incorrect or disproved.

Often appears as...

  • so much for being careful
  • so much for your assurances

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to express disappointment when something has not succeeded or something is no longer possible.

It started raining, so much for our picnic plans.
Visual representation of "so much for something" - Used to express disappointment when something has not succeeded or something is no longer possible.

Often appears as...

  • so much for our plans
  • so much for that idea

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

Used to suggest that a belief or statement is incorrect or disproved.

So much for my claim that I could keep the house clean.
Visual representation of "so much for something" - Used to suggest that a belief or statement is incorrect or disproved.

Often appears as...

  • so much for being careful
  • so much for your assurances

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "so much for something"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Disappointment

Use this phrase to show that you had different expectations that were not met.

Illustration for Expressing Disappointment
We lost the game; so much for our unbeatable streak.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Irony or Sarcasm

This phrase can carry a sarcastic tone when the outcome is opposite to what was assured or expected.

Illustration for Irony or Sarcasm
You said traffic would be light today, so much for your traffic forecasts.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cancellation Implication

Implies that plans or expectations have been cancelled or rendered moot due to circumstances.

Illustration for Cancellation Implication
The lead actor got sick, so much for tonight's show.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Disappointment

Use this phrase to show that you had different expectations that were not met.

Illustration for Expressing Disappointment
We lost the game; so much for our unbeatable streak.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Irony or Sarcasm

This phrase can carry a sarcastic tone when the outcome is opposite to what was assured or expected.

Illustration for Irony or Sarcasm
You said traffic would be light today, so much for your traffic forecasts.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cancellation Implication

Implies that plans or expectations have been cancelled or rendered moot due to circumstances.

Illustration for Cancellation Implication
The lead actor got sick, so much for tonight's show.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Disappointment

Use this phrase to show that you had different expectations that were not met.

Illustration for Expressing Disappointment
We lost the game; so much for our unbeatable streak.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Irony or Sarcasm

This phrase can carry a sarcastic tone when the outcome is opposite to what was assured or expected.

Illustration for Irony or Sarcasm
You said traffic would be light today, so much for your traffic forecasts.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cancellation Implication

Implies that plans or expectations have been cancelled or rendered moot due to circumstances.

Illustration for Cancellation Implication
The lead actor got sick, so much for tonight's show.
Visual representation of the word "So much for something"

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