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The idiom 'to look after number one' means to only care for oneself and not for others. It implies selfishness and a lack of consideration for others' well-being.

La expresión 'to look after number one' significa preocuparse solo por uno mismo y no por los demás. Implica egoísmo y falta de consideración por el bienestar ajeno.

Idiom to look after number one
Definition to look after yourself only; to not care about other people
Examples - Don't expect her to help you - she only ever looks after number one.
- The company directors were looking after number one. They didn't care that many of the workers would lose their jobs.

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