Be Out For Yourself

B1 16+

Collocations of be out for yourself

personal gain
Frequency: 70 %

He was always out for personal gain, regardless of who he hurt in the process.

selfish reasons
Frequency: 60 %

She only volunteered for selfish reasons, not out of genuine concern for others.

self-serving purposes
Frequency: 50 %

The politician's decisions were driven by self-serving purposes, not the needs of the people.

individual benefit
Frequency: 45 %

His actions were motivated by individual benefit rather than the greater good.

Idiomatic Expressions for be out for yourself

  • Phrase: Look out for number one
    Meaning: To prioritize oneself and one's own interests above all others.
    Usage: In this world, you have to look out for number one.