so much for (something)

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so much for (something) — idiom

1. used to express disappointment that something did not happen as planned, or that

1.idiom
Definition

used to express disappointment that something did not happen as planned, or that something was not as good or useful as expected

Example

The train left without us — so much for arriving early to get good seats.

It started raining as soon as we set up the picnic — so much for our outdoor lunch.