look out for number one
Example Sentences
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She’s got a partic-u-larly keen look out for number one.
From Lady Cassandra by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.
“No, you don’t!” was Charley’s answer, “I look out for number one, sir.”
From Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad by Dale, Daphne
We all look out for number one, but appeals made to the higher self are not unavailing.
From Increasing Human Efficiency in Business, a contribution to the psychology of business by Scott, Walter Dill
Promising my new friend to look out for number one, I waved an adieu to him and his, and went on my solitary way.
From Four Months in a Sneak-Box by Bishop, Nathaniel H. (Nathaniel Holmes)
"Well, a man's obleeged to look out for number one, cap'n," responded the fellow, falling back and restoring his quid to his left jaw.
From Ralph Granger's Fortunes by Brown, William Perry
