How to Pronounce "so much for"
expression
ˈsoʊ/ /ˈmətʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SOH MUHCH for
sˈəʊ/ /mˈʌtʃ/ /fˈɔː
SOH MUCH faw
Definition
Used to say that something has ended or failed, especially when plans or expectations have not worked out. It often expresses disappointment or irony.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsoʊ/ /ˈmətʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
sˈəʊ/ /mˈʌtʃ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOH MUHCH for
UK
SOH MUCH faw
Listen in Context
So much for our picnic—the rain ruined everything.
Well, so much for going to the movies tonight.
The bus just left—so much for getting there on time.
I forgot my wallet at home—so much for buying lunch.