look out for n°1

look out for n°1
   If you take care of yourself first, and look after your own interests rather than those of other people, you look out for number one.
   

Andy's father told him that looking out for number one should be his first priority.


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  • look out for — {v. phr.} To watch out for; be on the alert. * /There were signs along the highway warning drivers to look out for deer crossing./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • look out for — {v. phr.} To watch out for; be on the alert. * /There were signs along the highway warning drivers to look out for deer crossing./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • look out for number one — verb To act in ones own interests; to act in a manner advantageous primarily to oneself. See Also: look out, number one …   Wiktionary

  • look out — or[watch out] {v.} 1. To take care; be careful; be on guard. Usually used as a command or warning. * / Look out! John called, as the car came toward me./ * / Look out for the train, the sign at the railroad crossing warns./ 2. To be alert or… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • look out — or[watch out] {v.} 1. To take care; be careful; be on guard. Usually used as a command or warning. * / Look out! John called, as the car came toward me./ * / Look out for the train, the sign at the railroad crossing warns./ 2. To be alert or… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • look out — verb a) To look from within to the outside Look out, and you will see the rain has stopped. b) Be vigilant and aware. While youre in the city center, look out for the dodgy street vendors. Syn …   Wiktionary

  • Look Out Cleveland — is the title of the ninth song listed on The Band s self titled album, also known as The Brown Album .oundtrack Listing Look Out Cleveland is featured in the movie A Home at the End of the World , a film adaptation of the novel of the same name… …   Wikipedia

  • Look Out Sunshine! — Single infobox Name = Look Out Sunshine! Artist = The Fratellis from Album = Here We Stand Released = August 18, 2008 Format = CD single Digital download 7 inch single Recorded = 2008 Genre = Alternative/Rock Length = 3:53 Label = Drop the Gun… …   Wikipedia

  • look out — intransitive verb Date: 1602 to take care or concern oneself used with for < looking out for number one > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • To look out — Look Look (l[oo^]k), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Looked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Looking}.] [OE. loken, AS. l[=o]cian; akin to G. lugen, OHG. luog[=e]n.] 1. To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • To look out — Look Look, v. t. 1. To look at; to turn the eyes toward. [1913 Webster] 2. To seek; to search for. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Looking my love, I go from place to place. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 3. To expect. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] 4. To influence …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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