Be out for Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
'Be out for' is informal and often followed by what someone wants (e.g., 'be out for revenge,' 'be out for money'). It highlights strong intention. Not used with literal objects (not 'I'm out for my keys'—use 'looking for' instead).
Spanish: buscar - querer conseguirPortuguese (BR): estar atrás de - quererPortuguese (PT): andar à procura de - quererChinese (Simplified): 谋求 - 图谋Chinese (Traditional): 謀求 - 圖謀Hindi: हस्तगत करना चाहना - पाने के उद्देश्य सेArabic: يبحث عن - يسعى إلىBengali: চাইছে - আগ্রহী (লক্ষ্য অর্জনের জন্য)Russian: стремиться - добиватьсяJapanese: 狙っている - 求めているVietnamese: nhằm vào - muốn đạt đượcKorean: 노리다 - 얻으려 하다Turkish: peşinde olmak - elde etmeye çalışmakUrdu: کے پیچھے ہونا - پانے کا ارادہ رکھناIndonesian: mengincar - mengejar
Example Sentences
He is out for trouble tonight.
basic
She was out for a new job after college.
basic
The team is out for victory.
basic
It was clear he was out for revenge after what happened.
natural
Politicians are sometimes just out for power, not the people.
natural
She’s not just out for herself; she wants to help everyone.
natural