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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So that’s already doing so much heavy lifting for you.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 May 2025
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With six speed and heat settings, there’s a lot of room to figure out what works best for you.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 May 2025
What kind of challenge is that for you as a director to ensure that the audience isn’t totally thrown off?
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 5 May 2025
With six speed and heat settings, there’s a lot of room to figure out what works best for you.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 May 2025
Check out which products made the cut below, then read on to learn more about which formula is best for you.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Apr. 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 May. 2025.
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