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I'm not out for revenge.
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The company is out to capture the Canadian market.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
turn out for something — turn out (for (something)) to come, appear, or be present for something. A lot of students turned out for the demonstration. The last time she performed here the whole town turned out … New idioms dictionary
try out for something — try out (for (something)) to compete for something. Jim tried out for the school play. Usage notes: usually said about competing to play on a team or perform in a show … New idioms dictionary
cry out for something — cry out for (something) to need something badly. The conflict cries out for international action to resolve it … New idioms dictionary
cut out for something — cut out for (something) to be the right type of person to do something. Ron tried college a couple times, but he finally decided he wasn t cut out for higher education … New idioms dictionary
not cut out for something — If you are not cut out for something, you are not the sort of person to succeed or be happy in a particular activity. I started studying medicine but I quickly realized I wasn t cut out for it … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
keep an eye out for something — keep an eye out (for (someone/something)) to watch carefully for someone or something. Three aircraft kept an eye out for the submarine while waiting for help to arrive. I always kept my eye out for strangers. Related vocabulary: keep a close… … New idioms dictionary
watch out for something — watch out for (someone/something) 1. to feel responsibility for someone or something. Carol s father made me promise I d watch out for her and make sure she had whatever she needed. 2. to be aware of someone or something. I used to tell everyone … New idioms dictionary
look out for something — look out for (someone/something) 1. to feel responsibility for someone or something. I have a network of neighbors who look out for each other and support each other. 2. to be aware of the existence of someone or something. Everybody thought I d… … New idioms dictionary
keep an ear out for something — keep an ear out for (someone/something) to be prepared to hear someone or something. We are working on some new songs, so keep an ear out for those. Related vocabulary: keep an eye out for someone/something … New idioms dictionary
single something out (for something something) — ˌsingle sb/sthˈout (for sth/as sb/sth) derived to choose sb/sth from a group for special attention • She was singled out for criticism. • He was singled out as the outstanding performer of the games. Main entry: ↑singlederived … Useful english dictionary
