Definition
This idiom describes a situation where everyone is prioritizing their own needs and advantages, without considering or helping others.
When the fire alarm went off, the office was in chaos, everyone was just trying to escape, it was every man for himself.
During the economic crisis, many companies closed down, and unemployment rates soared, leading to an every-man-for-himself situation in society.
In the final moments of the race, all the team members were fighting for first place, it was every man for himself.