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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With a shift in perspective and a few budget-friendly swaps, a plastic-free kitchen is possible for you, too.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
If the current crop of blockbusters and indie gems isn't quite hitting the mark for you, there's a solid chance one of Netflix's homegrown titles will.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 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, 6 Sep. 2025
That could be a two-tier shelf, plastic bins, a revolving lazy Susan organizer, plastic drawers, or whatever is most practical for you and your space.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
If the current crop of blockbusters and indie gems isn't quite hitting the mark for you, there's a solid chance one of Netflix's homegrown titles will.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 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, 6 Sep. 2025
That could be a two-tier shelf, plastic bins, a revolving lazy Susan organizer, plastic drawers, or whatever is most practical for you and your space.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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