look out for

Idioms  

1. 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.

2. 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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Example Sentences

“I’d look out for the coexistence of debt and spending patterns,” she says.

From MarketWatch

"We ask parents and guardians to look out for symptoms such as coughing, sore throat, fever or difficulty breathing," James Adamson from Public Health Wales said.

From BBC

"Another good sign to look out for is pen marks," he says.

From BBC

If you are focused on improving your financial well-being, it pays to look out for No. 1.

From MarketWatch

The emergency vehicle was being tracked by the Fire Department of the City of New York, and the New York State Police were advised to look out for the vehicle.

From Washington Times