It is easier to follow the crowd than to be different.
follow the crowd
idiomTo conform to majority beliefs, opinions, or practices.
Instead of choosing the clothes she actually liked, she decided to follow the crowd and buy what was popular.
While many people feel safer when they follow the crowd, true leaders often find their strength by choosing a path that others have not yet traveled.
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beat the crowd
To arrive at a location or complete a task before a large group of people do so.
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crowd in on
To join when not wanted; to force one's way into a situation where one is unwelcome.
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crowd sail
To carry an unusual amount of sail in an attempt to accelerate the speed of a vessel.
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follow someone off a cliff
To follow (a leader or a de facto leader) without question or thought, leading to potentially disastrous consequences.
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follow suit
To follow an example; to imitate or copy the actions of another.
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follow the money
To analyze money flows in order to uncover corruption or other criminal activities.
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follow through
To execute or complete a commitment.
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follow to the grave
To cease existence or importance with (a person or thing) upon their passing or destruction.