Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

for your information

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.39 in modern English

Syllables: for y-our in-for-ma-tion
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Used to introduce a rebuttal to the interlocutor's previous statement, especially when the statement angered or offended the speaker.

Colloquial

prep_phrase

Used as a satiric preface to highlight information that an interlocutor should already know or should be able to surmise.

Colloquial

prep_phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see for, your, information.

Example Sentences

"For your information, my son was a straight A student in college, so he's not just some schmo!"
"For your information, you're reading English in Wiktionary."
""Buddy." I'm always "buddy". I'm a girl for your information, forever in this situation, waiting and hoping he'll notice how I'm feeling."
"I kept the dates and times in the logbook for your information."

Usage

Colloquial

Phrases

as a matter of fact for the record

Frequently Paired Words

as a matter of fact for the record

Synonyms

I'll have you know that… FYI

Questions

What does for your information mean?: Used to introduce a rebuttal to the interlocutor's previous statement, especially when the statement angered or offended the speaker.

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