look out for someone
To guard, protect, support; to take care of; to watch over
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please look out for my little brother at school today.”
“My older sister always looked out for me when we were growing up in a new city.”
“The mentor promised to look out for his protégé, ensuring she navigated the complex political landscape of the firm without compromising her values.”
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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bring someone to their knees
To defeat and make submit to orders.
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butcher's
[Cockney slang]look
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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call someone everything but a child of God
To call someone many abusive names.
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catch someone napping
To take advantage of someone's inattention.
Last updated August 10, 2026