Question of the Day #1303

Scott McTominay has admitted that it was a "big decision" for him to leave Manchester United, but has acknowledged that he must "look out for number one" and has "no regrets" over joining Napoli.

From the lede of this article at Sports Mole.

  上記の文で、look out for number oneの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "look out for number one" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

自分の利益を追求する、わが身のことだけを考える、手前勝手である、自分本位である

   

Answer

According to the Cambridge Dictionary:

to do what you think is best for yourself and not care about other people

 

Examples

1. My priority is to look after number one–to create a lifestyle I am happy with.
2. Looking out for number one is Barbara's first priority.
3. We manoeuvre in the world constantly looking out for Number One.
4. We don't want a senator who's (only/always) looking out for number one.
5. It doesn't make you a selfish person if you look out for number one from time to time.

   

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