look out for number one
look out for number one
To put one's own needs, concerns, or responsibilities before those of anyone else. The only way you're going to get ahead in this business is if you look out for number one. It doesn't make you a selfish person if you look out for number one from time to time.
See also: look, number, one, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- at will
- be on (one's) pat
- be hoist by (one's) own petard
- be hoist with (one's) own petard
- be hoist with one's own petard
- be hoist/hoisted by/with your own petard
- be on (one's) tod
- about (one's) business
- about business
- a/(one's) 20