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that's colonialism for you: often used to express sort of resign or ironic tone (exasperated about sth cynical vibe)
Ex: that's capitalism for you!
Ex:that's bureaucracy for you!
Ex:that's family for you (talking to someone likely has same experience!
Ex:that's moms for you!(doing mom things)
1.that's just how it is
Role play:
A:Mike was 30 minutes late today
B:that's just how it is with him i just plan on him being late so i don't get frustrated
Ex:that's Mike for you!
2.what do you expect
A:i can't believe how expensive homes are
B:what do you expect it's definitely a sellers market
3.I'd expect nothing less
Role play
A:i had to fill out 30 forms to get my car registered
B:I'd expect nothing from the DMW
Role play:
A:I'll give you one gust who hasn't submit their part of project
B:oh boy! Derrick right?
A:bingo!that's Derrick for you! I even reminded him twice yesterday
B:what do you expect he once forgot his laptop on a day of presentation
A:I'd expect nothing less
B:honestly it would be weird if he turn it in on time
A:at this point I'm impressed by his consistency
(consistently unreliable)
take away: expressing exasperation and frustration use them sparingly it could hurt connection if you always focus on the negative