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!
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And if that wasn’t Spider-Man enough for you, Zendaya is also on board.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Overall the message for you in March is to trust yourself and your judgment.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
What’s the biggest difference for you, Malice, coming into the landscape of the streaming era of music?
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
Or, grab a robot vacuum that will do the cleaning for you.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 1 July 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Overall the message for you in March is to trust yourself and your judgment.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
What’s the biggest difference for you, Malice, coming into the landscape of the streaming era of music?
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
Or, grab a robot vacuum that will do the cleaning for you.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 1 July 2025
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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