How to Pronounce "out to get"
expression
ˈaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt
OWT-tuh-GET
ˈaʊt/ /tˈuː/ /ɡˈɛt
OWT-tuh-GET
Definition
If someone is "out to get" you, they are actively trying to harm, sabotage, or cause trouble for you, often in a secret or unfair way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt
British English
ˈaʊt/ /tˈuː/ /ɡˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-tuh-GET
UK
OWT-tuh-GET
Listen in Context
I think my teacher is out to get me because she always gives me extra homework.
It feels like everyone at work is out to get me.
Don't worry, no one is out to get you.
Sometimes, when things go wrong, I feel like the universe is out to get me.