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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If that’s the case for you, consider hues like neutral taupe, classic black, or striking leopard.
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Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
The process to adopt a child from foster care includes training, interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
My heart aches for you and for your beautiful little girls.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
And the reasonable advice is, first of all, no binge drinking, that's really bad for you.
—Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
The process to adopt a child from foster care includes training, interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
My heart aches for you and for your beautiful little girls.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
And the reasonable advice is, first of all, no binge drinking, that's really bad for you.
—Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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