every man for himself
各自為政,自己享受或保護自己
口語·表示自顧不暇、各自保命
英文釋義
Each person must prioritize their own interests and look out for themselves, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation.
例句
When the fire alarm went off, it was every man for himself in the crowded room.
典故來源
源自中世紀戰爭或災難場景,強調在危急時刻每個人只顧自己生存,最早見于16世紀文獻。