How to Pronounce "have it out for"
expression
HAV it OWT fer
hav it OWT faw
Definition
To deliberately dislike someone and try to cause them trouble, often over a period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hav/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV it OWT fer
UK
hav it OWT faw
Listen in Context
I think my boss has it out for me.
Do you really believe she has it out for you?
The teacher has it out for Tom and always marks him down.
No matter what I do, it feels like she has it out for me.