look out for number one
Example Sentences
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But a fellow’s got to look out for number one.
From The Fighting Edge by Raine, William MacLeod
"Ah, well you've shown that you know how to look out for number one," he said.
From The Sun Of Quebec A Story of a Great Crisis by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)
You are a strong fighter for your rights, resent interference, look out for number one at all times, but are honest and frank in that seeking.
From Manual of the Enumeration A Text Book on the Sciences of the Enumeration by Coffman, C. J.
A man must look out for number one.
From Quiet Talks on Service by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)
“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
