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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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Apr. 2025
If that’s the case, this hair treatment from Olaplex is for you.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that may be right for you.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
Ahead, find our list of the best robot vacuums for you.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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