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.

Dictionary Entries Near that's/there's (something/someone) for you

that's not to say

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

that's the spirit

Cite this Entry

“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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