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you Listen to audio/ˈju:, jə/ pronoun
1used to refer to the person or group of people that is being addressed as the subject of a verb or as the object of a verb or preposition You are absolutely right. I love you. What did she tell you? You have been a pleasure to work with. You can't be serious. What did you mean by that? How can I help you? I'd like to have a talk with you. I'll meet you there. We will give you a few hours to discuss the matter. Divide it between you. [=yourselves] We hope to see you both at the party. = We hope to see both of you at the party.
2used to refer to any person or to people in general If you smoke too much, you may harm your lungs. The work is hard, but after a while, you get used to it. How do you change a tire? [=what is the proper way to change a tire?]
3 informalused to address someone directly You in the red shirt! Come here!often used before another noun You fool! You guys crack me up. Calm down, you two.
for you
informalused 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. [=that's the way children are]often used to show disapproval The mayor never responded to our complaints—that's city government for you!
you and yours
: you and the people in your family or the people you care about
Best wishes to you and yours for a joyous holiday season.

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