so much for something
idiomPart ofso
so much for something — idiom
1. said about a topic, plan, or person to show that you are dropping it — usually b
1.idiom
Definition
said about a topic, plan, or person to show that you are dropping it — usually because it failed or because you have finished discussing it.
Example
The picnic was rained out by noon — so much for our quiet day in the park.
So much for the budget report; let's turn now to next year's hiring plan.