be out for/after (someone's) scalp

To seek vengeance in an especially hostile or belligerent manner. This phrase is often used hyperbolically, although it can refer to physical violence. Primarily heard in US. I'd avoid the boss if I were you—he's thinks that blunder was your fault, so he's out for your scalp. I got robbed by some punk last night, and now my brother is after the kid's scalp.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Andreas	ahn-DRE-ahs (German, Swedish), ahn-DRHAY-ahs (Dutch)	German, Greek, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Welsh, Ancient Greek, Biblical Latin, Biblical Gre
Antonina	ahn-taw-NEE-nah (Polish), ahn-tah-NEE-nah (Russian)	Italian, Polish, Russian, Ancient Roman
Dot	DAHT	English
Ohannes	-	Armenian
Asquith	['æskwiθ]
Eustace	YOO-stəs	English