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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These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Simplicity is the key for you this year.
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Simplicity is the key for you this year.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Vogue Daily newsletter Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, every day.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.
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