Definition of "so much for" in Englisch

Phrase

1. 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".
   • Well, I guess it'll never work. So much for that idea.
   • So much for goodwill!