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 this is something that's close to home for you too though.
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Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
At best, an untrained puppy might entertain themselves in ways that are inconvenient or destructive for you.
—Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Just read the descriptions to find ones that are right for you.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Good for you, girl, and good for making a great song out of this.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
At best, an untrained puppy might entertain themselves in ways that are inconvenient or destructive for you.
—Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Just read the descriptions to find ones that are right for you.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Good for you, girl, and good for making a great song out of this.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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