look out for

Idioms  

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 .

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Example Sentences

Here's what to look out for in the coming days:

From Barron's

That was his way of telling every living thing in those Cherokee bottoms to look out, for a mighty hunter and a bluetick hound were on the prowl.

From Literature

Taking the list, Grandpa smiled and said, “Well, that’s what grandpas are for, isn’t it; to look out for boys?”

From Literature

“There are a lot of things in the hills that need taking care of. What would happen to all of the little animals, the birds, and the flowers if someone didn’t look out for them. That’s what the Old Man of the Mountains does. He just walks through the hills looking out for everything.”

From Literature

“Because it’s his job to look out for them,” Daisy said.

From Literature