every man for himself

== English == === Pronunciation === (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi mæn fɔː(ɹ) hɪmˈsɛlf/ === Phrase === every man for himself (nautical) A command, issued in case of shipwreck, that crew members are relieved of all duties and should try to save themselves. Antonym: women and children first Coordinate term: every woman for herself (figurative) An expression of indifference, describing or advocating selfishness, lack of comradeship, etc. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Adjective === every-man-for-himself (not comparable) Selfish. Synonyms: egocentric, self-centered, solipsistic; see also Thesaurus:selfish