English Dictionary

devil take the hindmost

phrase

An imprecation that everyone should look after their own interests, leaving those who cannot cope to whatever fate befalls them.

In this competitive world, it's often a case of devil take the hindmost.

意味（1）

An imprecation that everyone should look after their own interests, leaving those who cannot cope to whatever fate befalls them.

What if a toy take 'em i' th' heels now, and they run all away, and cry, "the devil take the hindmost?"

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