for you
phrase
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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These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
But any trailer production experience that is particularly memorable for you?
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Read More TopicsSelena GomezTaylor SwiftOscar de la Renta Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
If 2026 was the appetizer for the Socceroos, then 2030 should have Mount Kosciuszko-high expectations — there’s a little Down Under geography nugget for you — for what is served as the entrée.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
But any trailer production experience that is particularly memorable for you?
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Read More TopicsSelena GomezTaylor SwiftOscar de la Renta Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
If 2026 was the appetizer for the Socceroos, then 2030 should have Mount Kosciuszko-high expectations — there’s a little Down Under geography nugget for you — for what is served as the entrée.
—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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