so what

phrase

—used to say that something should not be considered objectionable

She has a glass of wine now and then—so what?

So what if he wears a necktie with a plaid shirt?

Examples of so what in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Paul Baker offering to move out is a non-starter, so what happens next? — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

In any circumstance, the Journal’s leap from nuh-uh to so what? — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

Arsenal are at the forefront of the trend, so what makes the league champions’ free kicks and corners so difficult to defend? — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

After all, the technology offers mind-boggling capabilities and the tools are readily available, so what prevents organizations from generating benefits whose value far exceeds productivity boosts—and far exceeds the costs of implementing AI? — Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for so what

• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut
• haircut
• hindgut
• midgut
• precut
• rebut