the only (person or thing) for
phrase
—used to emphasize that a particular person or thing should be the one chosen
This is the only book for serious collectors.
She's the only person for the job.
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“The only (person or thing) for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20only%20%28person%20or%20thing%29%20for. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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