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
If we don't look out for number one, who will take charge of that precious numeral?
From From the Easy Chair, series 2 by Curtis, George William
You're generally looking out for number one first of all.
From The Boy Ranchers at Spur Creek or Fighting the Sheep Herders by Hastings, Howard L. (Howard Livingston)
She’s got a partic-u-larly keen look out for number one.
From Lady Cassandra by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.
