phrase
Meaning 1
An expression of dismissiveness, disappointment, disregard, or resignation; something said upon rejecting, giving up on, quitting, or disposing of something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Examples
- For years, Volkswagen cars were designed to cheat on emissions tests. So much for "German engineering".
- Well, I guess it'll never work. So much for that idea.
- So much for goodwill!
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided