out to get
out to get (one)
1. In constant pursuit of one, as to hurt or apprehend them. The schizophrenic patient had delusions that the FBI were out to get him. The cops are out to get the guy who robbed the coffee shop.
2. Having an agenda to harass, castigate, or harm the reputation of one. The senator continues to claim that the media is out to get him. I'm worried that one of my co-workers is out to get me—I think he really wants my job.
See also: get, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
out to get someone
Fig. intending to harm someone in particular. I know they are out to get me! They hate me!
See also: get, out
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- out to get (one)
- catch (one) in the act of (doing something)
- permit (one) through (something or some place)
- permit through
- G-man
- delusion
- delusions of grandeur
- feebee
- feeby
- catch with