for you

phrase

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 disapproval

The mayor never responded to our complaints—that's city government for you!

Examples of for you in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What experts say about meal times and health Is portion control good for you? — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Here’s a snapshot of those findings (not in chronological order, because AI’s top of mind these days; plus, my colleague made a cool interactive graphic for you). — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Alternative cards to consider If the Citi AAdvantage Executive card isn't a great fit for you, there are alternatives that offer airport lounge access, AAdvantage miles and American Airlines elite status credit. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

With $300 worth of beauty tucked inside for $98, that’s three times the value for the price — plus, the beautiful box already does the gift-wrapping for you. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for for you

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue