be out to get (one)

be out to get (one)

To be seeking opportunities or taking actions to punish, harm, or harass one in some way. I'm worried that one of my co-workers is out to get me—I think he really wants my job. The cops are out to get the guy who robbed the coffee shop.
See also: get, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be out to get someone

be determined to punish or harm someone.
See also: get, out, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • drive (one) out of office
  • force (one) out of office
  • force out of office
  • give (one) (one's) head
  • give head
  • give somebody their head
  • give someone their head
  • cooking for one
  • 1FTR
  • as one door closes, another opens