so much

A particular amount of (something), often a large or excessive amount.

How could you eat so much ice-cream?

There is only so much information you can remember.

A particular amount of (something), often a large or excessive amount.

(usually)Making a comparison with another situation; as much.

There isn't so much sand on this beach as there used to be.

An amount of (something) sufficient to bring about a given consequence.

There is so much snow, I can't get out of the door.

A demonstrated amount of (something).

"Just so much flour," he replied, sprinkling a small pile on the table.