out for number one
Example Sentences
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We’re not a people that just looks out for number one.
From Time ● Jul. 24, 2013
As reluctant as I am to advocate the pursuit of looking out for number one, I think that can only serve as a recommendation.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 4, 2011
Waken up, man; look out for number one; and, in the words of the illustrious Vanderbilticus, let the public be d—ee—d!
From The Freebooters of the Wilderness by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)
My motto is to look out for number one every time, and it's a mighty good motto.
From The Depot Master by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby
A problem that puzzled me a little was where they obtain water for drinking and bathing purposes, but no doubt such blithe and active birds are able to "look out for number one."
From Birds of the Rockies by Keyser, Leander S. (Leander Sylvester)
