Be out for something/to do something
phrase
To be determined to get or achieve something.
He is out for revenge after his friend betrayed him.
Often appears as...
- out for revenge
- out for success
phrase
To be trying to do something specific.
The detective is out to solve the crime.
Often appears as...
- out to solve
- out to find
phrase
To be unavailable or not in the present location.
I am out for lunch, I will be back in an hour.
Often appears as...
- out for lunch
- out for the day
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To be determined to get or achieve something.
He is out for revenge after his friend betrayed him.
Often appears as...
- out for revenge
- out for success
phrase
To be trying to do something specific.
The detective is out to solve the crime.
Often appears as...
- out to solve
- out to find
phrase
To be unavailable or not in the present location.
I am out for lunch, I will be back in an hour.
Often appears as...
- out for lunch
- out for the day
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
This phrase often implies strong, personal motivation, sometimes negative emotions like anger or rivalry.
She's out for the championship, fueled by last year's defeat.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Clues
Pay attention to context clues that suggest what exactly someone is determined to get or achieve. It specifies their goal.
He's out for justice, following the unfair trial.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotations
Sometimes it can imply selfish or unethical motives, not just determination.
They were out for blood during the negotiations, uncaring of the consequences.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
This phrase often implies strong, personal motivation, sometimes negative emotions like anger or rivalry.
She's out for the championship, fueled by last year's defeat.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Clues
Pay attention to context clues that suggest what exactly someone is determined to get or achieve. It specifies their goal.
He's out for justice, following the unfair trial.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotations
Sometimes it can imply selfish or unethical motives, not just determination.
They were out for blood during the negotiations, uncaring of the consequences.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
This phrase often implies strong, personal motivation, sometimes negative emotions like anger or rivalry.
She's out for the championship, fueled by last year's defeat.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Clues
Pay attention to context clues that suggest what exactly someone is determined to get or achieve. It specifies their goal.
He's out for justice, following the unfair trial.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotations
Sometimes it can imply selfish or unethical motives, not just determination.
They were out for blood during the negotiations, uncaring of the consequences.
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