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11look out for something — look out for (someone/something) 1. to feel responsibility for someone or something. I have a network of neighbors who look out for each other and support each other. 2. to be aware of the existence of someone or something. Everybody thought I d… …
12look out for something — ˌlook ˈout for sb/sth derived 1. to try to avoid sth bad happening or doing sth bad Syn: ↑watch out • You should look out for pickpockets. • Do look out for spelling mistakes in your work. 2 …
13look out for number one — If you look out for number one, you take care of yourself and your interests, rather than those of other people …
14look out for yourself — ˌlook ˈout for sb/yourself derived to think only of sb s/your own advantage, without worrying about other people • You should look out for yourself from now on. Main entry: ↑lookderived …
15ˌlook ˈout for sb/sth — phrasal verb to look carefully at people or things around you in order to try to find a particular person or thing We were told to look out for a blue van.[/ex] …
16look out for number one — help yourself first, get enough for yourself You can look out for number one as well as help your friends …
17look out for number one — If you look out for number one, you take care of yourself and your interests, rather than those of other people. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
18Look out for number one — If you look out for number one, you take care of yourself and your interests, rather than those of other people …
19look out for number one — verb To act in ones own interests; to act in a manner advantageous primarily to oneself. See Also: look out, number one …
20those who play at bowls must look out for rubbers — Rubber is apparently an alteration of rub, an obstacle or impediment to the course of a bowl. Cf. 1595 SHAKESPEARE Richard II III. iv. 4 Madam, we’ll play at bowls. ’Twill make me think the world is full of rubs. 1762 SMOLLETT Sir Launcelot… …