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  • 11number one — Informal n. 1. oneself ☆ 2. the first, usually the very best, quality or grade …

    English World dictionary

  • 12Number One — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Pour les articles homonymes, voir Numéro un. Musique Number Ones, album de Michael Jackson. Number One, album de Willy Denz …

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  • 13number one — 1 noun (singular) 1 the most important or successful person or thing: George is number one in this organization. | Kline had so many great plans number one being to star in a movie. 2 the musical record that is the most popular at a particular… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 14number one — I UK / US noun Word forms number one : singular number one plural number ones 1) [singular] the person or thing that is first in order or importance The team is number one in the regional game. 2) [countable] in popular music, the record that has …

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  • 15number one — 1. oneself, esp. one s own well being or interests: to look out for number one. 2. a person, company, etc., that is first in rank, order, or prestige: Our team is number one. 3. of the highest in quality, status, importance, etc.; first rate: a… …

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  • 16number one — 1. mod. top rate; best; closest. (See also numero uno.) □ We heard the number one high school band in the whole state last night. □ This is my number one buddy, Tom. 2. n. oneself. □ I don’t know who will pay for the broken window, but old number …

    Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • 17number one(1) — or[Number One(1)] {n. phr.}, {informal} Yourself; your own interests; your private or selfish advantage. Usually used in the phrase look out for number one . * /He was well known for his habit of always looking out for number one./ …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 18number one(1) — or[Number One(1)] {n. phr.}, {informal} Yourself; your own interests; your private or selfish advantage. Usually used in the phrase look out for number one . * /He was well known for his habit of always looking out for number one./ …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 19number one — /nʌmbə ˈwʌn/ (say numbuh wun) noun 1. oneself. 2. the person with highest authority; boss. 3. Navy Colloquial the first officer. 4. (plural) Navy Colloquial dress uniform. 5. Also, number ones. onesies. Colloquial (especially with children)… …

  • 20number one — I. noun Date: circa 1705 1. one s own interests or welfare ; oneself < looking out for number one > often written No. 1 2. one that is first in rank, importance, or influence often written No. 1 II. adjective Date: 1839 …

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