the devil take the hindermost
1hindmost — /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/ (say huyndmohst) adjective Also, hindermost /ˈhaɪndəmoʊst/ (say huynduhmohst). 1. farthest behind; nearest the rear; last. –phrase 2. (the) devil take the hindmost, those in the rear must look after themselves …