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 disapproval
The mayor never responded to our complaints—that's city government for you!

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Deadline has the news for you ahead of a MIPCOM session today officially unveiling the pact. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 No hit for you Caminero leaped to his left to snag Steven Kwan’s hard liner to third in the fifth and then wagged his finger toward the batter. — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 The bag does the color blocking for you, adding an unexpected hit of color without requiring you to overthink the styling. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 What made Let’s Go Back to Your Place the right next TV project for you? — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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