be out for sth
21go all out for something — go all ˈout for sth | go all out to ˈdo sth idiom to make a very great effort to get sth or do sth Main entry: ↑goidiom …
22try out for something — ˌtry ˈout for sth derived (especially NAmE) to compete for a position or place in sth, or to be a member of a team • She s trying out for the school play. related noun ↑tryout Main entry: ↑tryderived …
23cry out for something — ˌcry ˈout for sth derived (usually used in the progressive tenses) to need sth very much • The company is crying out for fresh new talent. Main entry: ↑cryderived …
24hold out for something — ˌhold ˈout for sth derived no passive to cause a delay in reaching an agreement because you hope you will gain sth • The union negotiators are holding out for a more generous pay settlement. Main entry: ↑holdderived …
25send out for something — order delivery of something we sent out for pizza * * * ˌsend ˈout for sth derived to ask a restaurant or shop/store to deliver food to you at home or at work • Let s send out for a pizza. Main entry: ↑sendderived …
26listen (out) for something — ˈlisten (ˈout) for sth derived to be prepared to hear a particular sound • Can you listen out for the doorbell? Main entry: ↑listenderived …
27stick out for something — ˌstick ˈout for sth derived (informal) to refuse to give up until you get what you need or want • They are sticking out for a higher pay rise. Main entry: ↑stickderived …
28scream out (for something) — ˌscream ˈout (for sth) derived to be in need of attention in a very noticeable way Syn: call out • These books scream out to be included in a list of favourites. Main entry: ↑screamderived …
29find time for sth — find (the) time (for sth/to do sth) ► if you find the time for something, you have enough time for it: »You need to find the time to check the figures before you send out the report. Main Entry: ↑find …
30walk out on sth — UK US walk out on sth Phrasal Verb with walk({{}}/wɔːk/ verb [I or T] ► if someone walks out on a job, etc., they leave before finishing it because they are not happy about something: »Workers who walked out on the job could be sacked for breach… …
