Idiom: every man for himself
Meaning
Idiom: every man for himself
- each person does what is best for himself
Example sentences
— There is no team spirit in this office; it’s definitely every man for himself.
— When they put out the food, it was every man for himself and I was lucky to get anything to eat.
— I played tennis for awhile but it was every man for himself and felt lonely. Now, I play volleyball and I love being part of a team.
— When you're in law school there's less group studying with every man for himself.
— At this firm, it's every man for himself, even when we are working on group projects.
— As a loner, you'll love the atmosphere here—it's every man for himself with massive bonuses when you do something outstanding.
— The culture here is every man for himself. It has it's pros and cons.
— When I asked my twin for help with my algebra, she said it was every man for himself.
Synonyms
- self-centered
- self-absorbed
- cut-throat
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