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Definition

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

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In Context

  • "He is out for all he can get."
  • "The king was out for revenge."
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Related Idioms

b

boon and bane

Something that is both a benefit and an affliction.

 a

a boon and a bane

Something that is both a benefit and an affliction.

 m

make the most of

To realise the maximal value, worth, or potential of (something); to d…

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have something to show for something

To have (some profit, reward, benefit, etc.) as a result of (one's wor…

 b

beat the bushes

Synonym of pound the pavement (“to campaign diligently; to seek someth…

 c

cut bait

To give up on something in order to pursue something else.
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