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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USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommends the following tips for you and your family to minimize the risk of outdoor air pollution:
Limit time outdoors and keep windows closed when the air quality is poor.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
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USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommends the following tips for you and your family to minimize the risk of outdoor air pollution:
Limit time outdoors and keep windows closed when the air quality is poor.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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