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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To find students who can do work for you:
Research local university/community colleges that have business programs, specifically MBA or entrepreneurship programs.
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Allbusiness, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Instead of thinking about which type is The Best, think about which type is best for you.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
There’s the argument Zelenskyy hinted at: Our enemy will come for you next.
—Shadi Bartsch, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Pasadena high school seniors, Steve Carell has a surprise for you: free prom tickets.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
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Allbusiness, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Instead of thinking about which type is The Best, think about which type is best for you.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
There’s the argument Zelenskyy hinted at: Our enemy will come for you next.
—Shadi Bartsch, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Pasadena high school seniors, Steve Carell has a surprise for you: free prom tickets.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 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 28 Mar. 2025.
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