So much for Meaning in English
expression
ˈsoʊ/ /ˈmətʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SOH MUHCH for
sˈəʊ/ /mˈʌtʃ/ /fˈɔː
SOH MUCH faw
Definição
Used to say that something has ended or failed, especially when plans or expectations have not worked out. It often expresses disappointment or irony.
Uso & Nuances
Mainly informal; expresses disappointment or irony about failed plans or hopes. Commonly followed by what failed (e.g., 'So much for our picnic!'). Not used to mean 'a large amount'—don't confuse with 'so much' alone.
Spanish: adiós a - hasta aquí llegamos con - tanto porPortuguese (BR): já era - adeus a - tanto faz paraPortuguese (PT): já foi - adeus a - tanto faz paraChinese (Simplified): ……到此为止 - ……也就这样了Chinese (Traditional): ……到此為止 - ……也就這樣了Hindi: इतना ही था - यही तक थाArabic: وداعًا لـ - إلى هنا وانتهى الأمر بـBengali: এতটুকুই (হলো) - যাওয়া গেল (এটা পর্যন্ত)Russian: вот и всё с - ну и всё с - об этом можно забытьJapanese: これでおしまい - もう終わり - それまでVietnamese: thế là hết - thế là xong - coi như xongKorean: 이제 끝이네 - 이게 다야 - 이걸로 끝Turkish: bu kadar - buraya kadarmışUrdu: بس اتنا ہی - یہی تک (رہ گیا)Indonesian: habis sudah - ya sudah - selesai sudah
Frases de Exemplo
So much for our picnic—the rain ruined everything.
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Well, so much for going to the movies tonight.
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The bus just left—so much for getting there on time.
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I forgot my wallet at home—so much for buying lunch.
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We trained all month, but the game was canceled. So much for that effort!
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Guess that's it—so much for a quiet weekend!
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