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Idiom idiom

bent on


Completely determined; obstinate.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

He is bent on winning the game today.

CONTEXTUAL

Despite the warnings from his friends, he is bent on moving to a new city without a job.

COMPLEX

The politician remained bent on passing the controversial legislation, ignoring the growing protests from the public and the concerns of his own party members.


Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    bent on a splice

    About to be married.

  2. 02

    get bent

    Used to dismiss a person or what they are saying, and end the conversation.

  3. 03

    get bent out of shape

    To take offense; to become angry, agitated, or upset.

Last updated August 10, 2026