How to Pronounce "look after number one"
expression
LUK AF-ter NUM-ber WUN
luk AHF-tuh NUM-buh won
Definition
To care only about yourself or put your own needs first, ignoring others. This expression often suggests selfishness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈæftɝ/ /ˈnəmbɝ/ /ˈwən
British English
lˈʊk/ /ˈɑːftɐ/ /ˈnʌmbə/ /wˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUK AF-ter NUM-ber WUN
UK
luk AHF-tuh NUM-buh won
Listen in Context
He only cares about himself and always looks after number one.
It's wrong to always look after number one and forget about friends.
Some people just want to look after number one.
When things get tough, he tends to look after number one instead of helping others.