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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There's no carrying ice from the freezer here, because the chiller unit does it for you, dropping the water temperature to as low as 37°F (about 3°C) in under three hours.
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Emily Peck, WIRED, 23 Apr. 2024
The Libra moon has a creative download waiting for you.
—USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Let companies and your representatives know that climate is a top priority for you.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
Musica Sacra — Mozart’s ‘Coronation’ Mass Mozart lovers, Musica Sacra has a concert for you.
—Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2024
In terms of streaming numbers and charts and all that stuff, what does success for these two albums look like for you both?
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
By Mallory Moench April 19, 2024 12:48 PM EDT
For those who believe getting high on 4/20 is a spiritual experience, there’s a church for you.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
Today’s newsletter was curated for you by Elizabeth Robinson.
—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
Emily Peck, WIRED, 23 Apr. 2024
The Libra moon has a creative download waiting for you.
—USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Let companies and your representatives know that climate is a top priority for you.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
Musica Sacra — Mozart’s ‘Coronation’ Mass Mozart lovers, Musica Sacra has a concert for you.
—Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2024
In terms of streaming numbers and charts and all that stuff, what does success for these two albums look like for you both?
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
By Mallory Moench April 19, 2024 12:48 PM EDT
For those who believe getting high on 4/20 is a spiritual experience, there’s a church for you.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
Today’s newsletter was curated for you by Elizabeth Robinson.
—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
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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