English Dictionary

so much for

フレーズ

慣用表現

(idiomatic) An expression of dismissiveness, disappointment, disregard, or resignation; something said upon rejecting, giving up on, quitting, or disposing of something.

日本語の意味

もう終わりだ、もう期待できないという諦めや投げやりな気持ちを表す / 取り掛かる価値がない、物事が無効になったという意味で使われる

We waited an hour for the bus, and when it finally arrived it was already full—so much for punctual public transportation.

バスを1時間待ったが、やっと来たときにはすでに満員だった――定時に運行される公共交通機関への期待はこれで終わりだ。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) An expression of dismissiveness, disappointment, disregard, or resignation; something said upon rejecting, giving up on, quitting, or disposing of something.

For years, Volkswagen cars were designed to cheat on emissions tests. So much for German engineering.