only do so much
only do so much
(To) offer only slight or partial benefit or improvement. Tidying up your paragraphs would only do so much, since your essay topic on the whole has some fundamental problems. Your willingness to negotiate will only do so much with my constituents. They won't be satisfied until significant changes are made to the legislation.
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