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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Your true fans know you, love you and will be here for you until the end.
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Daniela Avila, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Illnesses like Alzheimer’s can be isolating, but there are ways that your friends and your husband can show up for you.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
What specific answer from the candidate raised concerns for you?
—Dieneria Brown, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
What this means for you This breakthrough in energy storage will impact far more than Google's internal operations.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Daniela Avila, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Illnesses like Alzheimer’s can be isolating, but there are ways that your friends and your husband can show up for you.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
What specific answer from the candidate raised concerns for you?
—Dieneria Brown, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
What this means for you This breakthrough in energy storage will impact far more than Google's internal operations.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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