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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Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
The secret is always in the blend, and Ilia Beauty’s Blending Brush takes on that heavy lifting for you.
—Allure, 20 Dec. 2025
Under-$25 Deals Budget-friendly shoppers, this one’s for you.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Here's why this Indiana retreat might be for you.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Dec. 2025
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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