Phrase guide

out to get someone

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

Deliberately committed or designed to cause problems for another person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • The supervisor keeps telling me off. He’s out to get me.
  • In order to live a happier life, one of the first steps is to realize that the world is not out to get you.

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Antonyms: none provided

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