have it out for (someone)



have it out for (someone)

To persistently try or desire to criticize, cause harm to, or harass someone, especially due to a grudge. This is the third time in a row my professor has given me an F on my paper. I think he has it out for me or something! John's had it out for her ever since she forced him to sell his shares in the business.
See also: have, out

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Libitina-Roman Mythology
Atherton['æθətən]
Viltautas-Lithuanian
Luanneloo-ANEnglish
Vlastimir-Serbian, Macedonian, Medieval Slavic
LaurenzLOW-rentsGerman