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follow the crowd

idiom
Meaning

To conform to majority beliefs, opinions, or practices.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is easier to follow the crowd than to be different.

CONTEXTUAL

Instead of choosing the clothes she actually liked, she decided to follow the crowd and buy what was popular.

COMPLEX

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.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    beat the crowd

    To arrive at a location or complete a task before a large group of people do so.

  2. 02

    crowd in on

    To join when not wanted; to force one's way into a situation where one is unwelcome.

  3. 03

    crowd sail

    To carry an unusual amount of sail in an attempt to accelerate the speed of a vessel.

  4. 04

    follow someone off a cliff

    To follow (a leader or a de facto leader) without question or thought, leading to potentially disastrous consequences.

  5. 05

    follow suit

    To follow an example; to imitate or copy the actions of another.

  6. 06

    follow the money

    To analyze money flows in order to uncover corruption or other criminal activities.

  7. 07

    follow through

    To execute or complete a commitment.

  8. 08

    follow to the grave

    To cease existence or importance with (a person or thing) upon their passing or destruction.

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