How to Pronounce "be out for"
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
bee OWT for
bˈiː/ /ˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː
bee OWT faw
Definition
To be trying to get or achieve something, often in a determined or intentional way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
bˈiː/ /ˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bee OWT for
UK
bee OWT faw
Listen in Context
He is out for trouble tonight.
She was out for a new job after college.
The team is out for victory.
It was clear he was out for revenge after what happened.