Tag: look out for number one
Footloose and fancy-free
Phrase: Footloose and fancy-free Have you ever felt footloose and fancy-free? This expression refers to feeling unencumbered, carefree, and unrestrained. Just like me in my twenties. It means being able to move about without any restrictions or obligations. Picture yourself walking down a beach in the Top End Australia without a care in the world,…
Settle for less
Phrase: Settle for less In today’s world, getting caught up in the rat race and feeling like you have to settle for less than you deserve is easy. You may be tempted to take a job you’re not passionate about or stay in a relationship that isn’t fulfilling. But settling for less can lessen your…
Every man for himself
Phrase: Every man for himself Welcome back! What? Is it your first time here? Well, don’t let it be your last. Today, we will discuss a phrase you might hear during tough times: Every man for himself. This phrase might sound selfish, but it’s a survival tactic. So, what does every man for himself really…
Dog eat dog
Phrase: Dog eat dog They say the road to success is always under construction. What they don’t tell you is that it is dog-eat-dog out there, and the road to success is the same one that leads to ruin. The phrase dog eat dog refers to the ruthless competition among people in which they are…
Jump ship
WotD: Jump ship Today we’re going to take a brief look at the term jump ship, which began with a literal meaning and now has somewhat of a more symbolic one. Going back a few hundred years ago, sailors signed contracts with ships or companies to work for a period of time or so many…
Look out for number one
Phrase: Look out for number one Some Japanese look up to and even admire Americans and maybe even Canadians because we are independent and individualistic. Well, looking out for number one is not as easy as they may think it is. When you look out for number one, you are your number one priority. It…
