How to Pronounce "every man for himself"
expression
ˈɛvɝi/, /ˈɛvɹi/ /ˈmæn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /hɪmˈsɛɫf
EV-er-ee MAN fer him-SELF
ˈɛvɹi/ /mˈæn/ /fˈɔː/ /hɪmsˈɛlf
EV-ree MAN faw him-SELF
Definition
This expression means that everyone must take care of themselves and cannot rely on others for help, usually in a difficult or chaotic situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛvɝi/, /ˈɛvɹi/ /ˈmæn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /hɪmˈsɛɫf
British English
ˈɛvɹi/ /mˈæn/ /fˈɔː/ /hɪmsˈɛlf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EV-er-ee MAN fer him-SELF
UK
EV-ree MAN faw him-SELF
Listen in Context
Don't expect any help—around here, it's every man for himself.
When the fire alarm rang, it was every man for himself.
In the crowded subway, it felt like every man for himself.
When the gate opened, it turned into every man for himself as people rushed in.