LOOK FOR

v. 1. To think likely; expect. We look for John to arrive any day now. The frost killed many oranges, and housewives can look for an increase in their price. Bob wouldn't go for a ride with the boys because he was looking for a phone call from Julie. 2. To try to find; search for; hunt. Fred spent all day looking for a job. Mary and Joe looked for the Smiths at the play. 3. To do things that cause (your own trouble); make (trouble) for yourself; provoke. Joe often gets into fights because he is always looking for trouble. If you say the opposite of everything that others say, you are looking for a quarrel.