"every man for himself" in Indonesian
Definition
Ungkapan ini berarti setiap orang harus mengurus dirinya sendiri, terutama dalam situasi sulit atau kacau, dan tidak bisa mengandalkan bantuan orang lain.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Ungkapan informal, digunakan saat keadaan kacau atau darurat. Bukan untuk suasana kerja sama. Mirip dengan 'sendiri-sendiri saja'.
Examples
Don't expect any help—around here, it's every man for himself.
Jangan harap bantuan—di sini **masing-masing urus diri sendiri**.
When the fire alarm rang, it was every man for himself.
Saat alarm kebakaran berbunyi, langsung **masing-masing urus diri sendiri**.
In the crowded subway, it felt like every man for himself.
Di kereta bawah tanah yang penuh sesak, terasa seperti **masing-masing urus diri sendiri**.
When the gate opened, it turned into every man for himself as people rushed in.
Begitu gerbang dibuka, suasana berubah jadi **masing-masing urus diri sendiri** saat semua bergegas masuk.
Sorry, but during sales like these, it's every man for himself.
Maaf, kalau saat diskon seperti ini, **masing-masing urus diri sendiri**.
As soon as the boat started sinking, it was suddenly every man for himself.
Begitu perahu mulai tenggelam, langsung **masing-masing urus diri sendiri**.