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!
Examples of for you in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
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 what anchors make meditating feel more absorbing, pleasurable, or easeful for you.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
Be sure the dropping zone or entering and exiting spot in your home works for you and your family.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for you
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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 what anchors make meditating feel more absorbing, pleasurable, or easeful for you.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
Be sure the dropping zone or entering and exiting spot in your home works for you and your family.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for you
Cite this Entry
“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share