out for, be

Idioms  

1. Be intent on, want, as in The management is mostly out for bigger growth in sales . [c. 1900]

2. out for blood . Intent on revenge, ready to fight with someone, as in When Tom heard they'd outbid him, he was out for blood . This hyperbolic term uses blood in the sense of “bloodshed” or “violent confrontation.” Also see go out for .

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Example Sentences

Another group that rallied for art workers came out for Be An Arts Hero, a national ‘day of action’ on Labor Day for creative workers affected by the pandemic – especially the Broadway staff.

From The Guardian

Tennessee Primaries held: Democratic and Republican presidential primaries Delegates: 58 Republican delegates, 75 Democratic delegates Thing to watch out for: Be cautious of polling on this state because there’s little of it, which means a much bigger margin of error.

From The Guardian

As for red-flag responses to watch out for, be wary if an interviewer mentions traits that sound like unattainable personal victories—such as winning a lot of awards and being chummy with the C.E.O.—or the ability to exceed results-driven expectations at all times.

From Forbes

Anything I should look out for, be concerned about?

From Washington Post