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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Software will work for you and free you to reclaim your day to spend more time building relationships with humans.
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Daniel Saks, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
And, if for some reason that’s not exciting enough for you, the car will come with a manual transmission.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
And lucky for you, this new launch comes in three different sizes.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2024
Jobs listing advanced skills, certifications, or niche expertise that comes with more experience might not be for you.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Daniel Saks, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
And, if for some reason that’s not exciting enough for you, the car will come with a manual transmission.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
And lucky for you, this new launch comes in three different sizes.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2024
Jobs listing advanced skills, certifications, or niche expertise that comes with more experience might not be for you.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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