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That's a fat lot of use

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27 June 2026

That's a fat lot of use

We use this expression when another person makes a suggestion or offer that isn’t useful or helpful. When we say this we are probably a little angry with the person for making such a stupid suggestion. It isn’t very friendly.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Have you seen? Sunscreen is half price in Sainsbury's

That's a fat lot of use. It's the middle of winter and it's raining every day at the moment.

Example 2

Look at my bike tyre! It's totally flat!

Oh dear. That's a fat lot of use then. I guess we'll have to take a taxi.

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