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• Expressão usada para indicar que alguém está tentando ou pretende fazer algo, frequentemente com determinação ou um objetivo específico.

A phrase used to indicate that someone is trying or intending to do something, often with determination or a specific purpose.

1. Determined to achieveB2informal

   Actively trying or intending to do something, often with strong determination.

   Determinado a conseguir

   • He is out to win the championship this year.
   • She is out to prove everyone wrong.
   • The team is out to break the world record.

2. Intending to cause harmB2informal

   Deliberately trying to harm, criticize, or defeat someone.

   Pretender prejudicar

   • The critics are out to get him.
   • It feels like the universe is out to ruin my day.
   • The opposing lawyer was out to destroy her testimony.