(be) somebody's lookout

(be) somebody's lookout
be ˈsb's lookout idiom
(BrE, informal) used to say that you do not think sb's actions are sensible, but that it is their own problem or responsibility.

If he wants to waste his money, that's his lookout.

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  • (be) on the lookout (for somebody) — be on the ˈlookout (for sb/sth) | keep a ˈlookout (for sb/sth) idiom (informal) to watch carefully for sb/sth in order to avoid danger, etc. or in order to find sth you want • The public should be on the lookout for symptoms of the disease.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • keep a lookout (for somebody) — be on the ˈlookout (for sb/sth) | keep a ˈlookout (for sb/sth) idiom (informal) to watch carefully for sb/sth in order to avoid danger, etc. or in order to find sth you want • The public should be on the lookout for symptoms of the disease.… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • watch out — verb be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful (Freq. 5) Watch out for pickpockets! • Syn: ↑watch, ↑look out • Derivationally related forms: ↑lookout (for: ↑look out), ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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