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himself

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It's every man for himself.
something that you say which means that everyone in a particular situation is trying to do what is best for themselves and no one is trying to help anyone else. It might be a civilized place to shop at other times but come the January sales, it's every man for himself.
See also: every, it's, man
every man for himself
each person here should do what is best for themselves. In the world of politics, it's every man for himself.
Usage notes: usually used with it's, as in the example
See also: every, man
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