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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USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Finally, the opportunity has come for you to be liberated from its tyranny.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
So if a $10 monthly maintenance isn’t feasible for you, the Bank of America checking account is a great option.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
For anyone looking to make their mark in both independent and mainstream cinema, this panel is for you.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
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USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Finally, the opportunity has come for you to be liberated from its tyranny.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
So if a $10 monthly maintenance isn’t feasible for you, the Bank of America checking account is a great option.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
For anyone looking to make their mark in both independent and mainstream cinema, this panel is for you.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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