for you
idiom
informal
—used to say that someone has done something that is typical or expected
He's already forgotten he was hurt—that's a child for you.
—often used to show disapprovalThe mayor never responded to our complaints—that's city government for you!
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The process to adopt a child from foster care includes training, interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you.
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Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
If your web browser automatically populates your username and password for you, make sure this information is free of typos.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
These would be the bucket list items that check the most boxes for you.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 22 June 2025
Graciously accept the offerings people have for you.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
If your web browser automatically populates your username and password for you, make sure this information is free of typos.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
These would be the bucket list items that check the most boxes for you.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 22 June 2025
Graciously accept the offerings people have for you.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for for you
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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