look out for

See to the welfare of, as in Mary was assigned to look out for the youngsters on the playground . Similar to look after , this expression appears in such terms as look out for number one , meaning “see to one's own best interests,” as in Looking out for number one is Barbara's first priority . Versions of this expression, such as take care of number one , date from 1700.
Be careful of or watchful for something or someone, as in Look out for broken glass on the floor , or Look out for Mary—she'll be coming any minute . [Second half of 1600s] Also see look out .

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She advised that beginners should take a guided tour to learn about the kinds of rocks to look out for, and that the best time and place to spot them are by cliffs after a storm.

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"Look out for our distinctive green and purple Hope Haven birds, based on the wonderful guillemots at St Bees Head."

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If one character threatens to shoot another where they stand, that’ll come true, and if Smoke warns a girl to look out for thieves, then they must be just around the corner.

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The signs to look out for include cough, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure and irregular heart rate.

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Although, there may still be the odd bright spot to look out for.

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look out Lookout Mountain

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