Example: Il ne faut pas toujours tirer la couverture à soi dans une équipe.
Definition
"Tirer la couverture à soi" is a French expression meaning to act selfishly by taking all the credit or benefits for oneself, especially within a group or team, disregarding others' contributions and interests.
Translations
To look after one's own interests
Arrimar el ascua a su sardina
Het naar je toe trekken
Escombrar cap a casa
Die Decke an sich ziehen
Etymology
The expression "tirer la couverture à soi" literally translates to "pull the blanket to oneself." It originates from the idea of someone selfishly pulling a shared blanket closer to themselves, leaving others uncovered. This metaphor effectively captures the notion of self-centered behavior in social contexts.
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To look after one's own interests