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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The short answer to this is yes, cold showers can be good for you.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
If that isn't a worry for you, this is a similar mask to consider that's also FDA cleared with a 30-day return policy.
—Nena Farrell, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
Someone who judges you for your past, your struggles, or your truth isn’t the right partner for you.
—Logan Ury, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
The folks over at CHI have created a genius device that actually does all the annoying curling and holding for you.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
If that isn't a worry for you, this is a similar mask to consider that's also FDA cleared with a 30-day return policy.
—Nena Farrell, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
Someone who judges you for your past, your struggles, or your truth isn’t the right partner for you.
—Logan Ury, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
The folks over at CHI have created a genius device that actually does all the annoying curling and holding for you.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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“For you.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20you. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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