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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For the immigrant women in the country who work tirelessly building and nurturing, sacrificing, yet still remain unseen, unheard and unprotected, this one is for you.
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Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2025
If that rings true for you, Kristen Butz, principal broker at Sunriver Realty, suggests checking out Three Rivers, an area named after the three rivers that flow through it.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, this might actually be the tiny home for you.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
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Are fiber supplements actually good for you?
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Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2025
If that rings true for you, Kristen Butz, principal broker at Sunriver Realty, suggests checking out Three Rivers, an area named after the three rivers that flow through it.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, this might actually be the tiny home for you.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
What to Look For in a Fiber Supplement How to Consume Fiber Supplements
Are fiber supplements actually good for you?
—Vogue, 30 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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