# look out for someone

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/look-out-for-someone
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To guard, protect, support; to take care of; to watch over

## Examples

- 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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