look out for

1. 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 “see to one's own best interests,” 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.

2. Be careful of or watchful for something or someone, as in Look out for broken glass on the floor , or Look out for Mary—she'll be coming any minute . [Second half of 1600s] Also see look out .

Example Sentences

“This is my first time … I didn’t even get to do a run-through, although my coach pointed out a few things to look out for,” said Balaraman, who was a surprise winner in a personal-best 17:38 last year at Pierce College.

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“We should keep moving and look out for ways to get out of these woods,” Ama says.

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The idea made Roz nervous, but she knew the geese would look out for each other.

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“Look out for the poison tide in the deep!”

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Look out for any information from your airline.

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