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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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
Choose from an array of classic autumnal shades to find the perfect fit for you.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
What makes celebrating this time of year feel special for you?
—Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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