that's/there's (something/someone) for you

idiom

informal
—used say that something is very good, very disappointing, or very common
They brought me the package on Christmas Day! Now that's real service for you!They didn't even send me a Christmas card! There's gratitude for you!He stays up late, playing video games and listening to music. That's a teenager for you.

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“That's/there's (something/someone) for you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/that%27s%2Fthere%27s%20%28something%2Fsomeone%29%20for%20you. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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