looks out for number one

A form of look out for number one — To act in one's own interests; to act in a manner advantageous primarily to oneself.

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Meanings

looks out for number one1

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of look out for number one

looks out for Number One2

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of look out for Number One
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APA

looks out for number one. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/looks%20out%20for%20number%20one

MLA

“looks out for number one.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/looks%20out%20for%20number%20one. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “looks out for number one,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/looks%20out%20for%20number%20one.

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