Meaning of the word "every man for himself and the devil shall take the hindmost" in English
What does "every man for himself and the devil shall take the hindmost" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
every man for himself and the devil shall take the hindmost
US /ˈevri mæn fɔːr hɪmˈself ænd ðə ˈdevl ʃæl teɪk ðə ˈhaɪndmoʊst/
UK /ˈevri mæn fɔː hɪmˈself ənd ðə ˈdevl ʃəl teɪk ðə ˈhaɪndməʊst/
Idiom
a situation where everyone looks after their own interests and no one helps those who are left behind or in trouble
Example:
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When the company started failing, it became every man for himself and the devil take the hindmost.
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In this competitive market, it's often every man for himself and the devil take the hindmost.