be out for

verb

To seek or pursue, especially to determinedly pursue something to one's own benefit.

“He is out for all he can get.”

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Meanings

verbbe out for (third-person singular simple present is out for, present participle being out for, simple past was out for, past participle been out for)

present singular third person is out for · participle present being out for · past was out for · participle past been out for

  1. idiomaticinformalTo seek or pursue, especially to determinedly pursue something to one's own benefit.

    He is out for all he can get.

    1 more example

    The king was out for revenge.

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“be out for.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/be%20out%20for. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “be out for,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/be%20out%20for.

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