IdiomThe Absurd

English

a fat lot of good that does me

Meaning: That is of no use to me at all.

Example: “The store is open until ten, but I'm stuck at work; a fat lot of good that does me.”

Origin: "A fat lot" is ironic, meaning very little, found from the late 19th century.

Equivalents in other languages

French: Ça me fait une belle jambe Literally: That makes me a fine leg

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