look out for number one

Example Sentences

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“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

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)

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.

I paid consider'ble attention to your preachin' yesterday and the text seemed to be to look out for number one.

From The Depot Master by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

I don't care for myself, and as for Dan—let him look out for number one.

From The Boy Trapper by Castlemon, Harry