look for work
verb phraseUK /lʊk fɔː wɜːk/
US /lʊk fɔːr wɜːrk/
To try to find a job.
After finishing school, she started to look for work in the city.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To search for tasks or chores to do.
The kids were told to look for work around the house.
3. To seek opportunities to earn money.
He moved to the coast to look for work on the fishing boats.
4. To try to find a way to be useful or busy.
If you want to help, look for work in the kitchen.