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!
Examples of for you in a Sentence
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Today’s newsletter was curated for you by Elizabeth Robinson.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Help Desk: Making tech work for you Help Desk is a destination built for readers looking to better understand and take control of the technology used in everyday life.
—Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Consult the park map for trail lengths, elevation changes and degree of difficulty to select the right outing for you.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
If even that’s too pedestrian for you, the GLS 600 Maybach will set you back $175,500.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Then your friends are like, signing the checks for you—that feels a little weird.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
Taurus season will be sensational for you from the 19th.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
This must be a new step for you as well — the whole Hollywood awards campaign process.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
With summer travel plans on the horizon, safety for you and your family might be your top concern.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2024
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Help Desk: Making tech work for you Help Desk is a destination built for readers looking to better understand and take control of the technology used in everyday life.
—Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Consult the park map for trail lengths, elevation changes and degree of difficulty to select the right outing for you.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
If even that’s too pedestrian for you, the GLS 600 Maybach will set you back $175,500.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Then your friends are like, signing the checks for you—that feels a little weird.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
Taurus season will be sensational for you from the 19th.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
This must be a new step for you as well — the whole Hollywood awards campaign process.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
With summer travel plans on the horizon, safety for you and your family might be your top concern.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2024
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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