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
She’s got a partic-u-larly keen look out for number one.
From Lady Cassandra by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.
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)
Well, perhaps you might; but I have got to look out for number one.
From Driven from Home, or Carl Crawford's Experience by Alger, Horatio
