English Dictionary

every man for himself

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi mæn fɔː(ɹ) hɪm.ˈsɛlf/

表現

An expression of indifference, that everyone should forget about comradeship and save themselves.

日本語の意味

各自が仲間意識を捨て、自分自身の利益や安全を最優先にするべきだという態度や状態を表す表現。 / 誰もが他者との連帯よりも自己保身を選ぶ、無関心・利己主義の姿勢を示す。

When the earthquake hit and help seemed unlikely, it turned into every man for himself as people scrambled for safety.

地震が起きて助けが期待できないとわかると、人々は安全を確保するためにそれぞれ自分の身を守るしかなくなった。

意味（1）

An expression of indifference, that everyone should forget about comradeship and save themselves.

Men, you have done your full duty. You can do no more. Abandon your cabin. Now it's every man for himself.