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 disapproval
The mayor never responded to our complaints—that's city government for you!

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This is personal for you, some of these rioters in your office, chanting your name. CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025 The trick is to start by building a game plan and schedule that’s doable for you. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025 Just be aware of your spending and whether those habits are working for you. Malaka Gharib, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025 These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for for you 

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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.

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