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look out for
See to the welfare of, as in Mary was assigned to look out for the youngsters on the playground . Similar to look after , this expression appears in such terms as look out for number one , meaning 鈥渟ee to one's own best interests,鈥 as in Looking out for number one is Barbara's first priority . Versions of this expression, such as take care of number one , date from 1700.
Be careful of or watchful for something or someone, as in Look out for broken glass on the floor , or Look out for Mary鈥攕he'll be coming any minute . [Second half of 1600s] Also see look out .
Example Sentences
Look out for the 鈥淎scending鈥︹ capsule collection, available exclusively at the showroom, or lounge in the platformed conversation pit to contemplate reality.
She advised that beginners should take a guided tour to learn about the kinds of rocks to look out for, and that the best time and place to spot them are by cliffs after a storm.
"Look out for our distinctive green and purple Hope Haven birds, based on the wonderful guillemots at St Bees Head."
If one character threatens to shoot another where they stand, that鈥檒l come true, and if Smoke warns a girl to look out for thieves, then they must be just around the corner.
The signs to look out for include cough, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure and irregular heart rate.
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