follow/go with the crowd
follow the crowd
To do what everyone else is doing. This phrase often has a negative connotation, suggesting that the speaker is not an independent thinker or is easily swayed. I'm worried that my daughter will just follow the crowd at the party and end up doing things that she doesn't really want to do.
See also: crowd, follow
go with the crowd
To do what everyone else is doing. This phrase often has a negative connotation, suggesting that the speaker is not an independent thinker or is easily swayed. I'm worried that my daughter will just go with the crowd at the party and end up doing things that she doesn't really want to do.
See also: crowd, go
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
follow the crowd
to do what everyone else is doing. I am an independent thinker. I could never just follow the crowd. When in doubt, I follow the crowd. At least I don't stand out like a fool.
See also: crowd, follow
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
follow the crowd
Go along with the majority, do what most others are doing. For example, Make your own decision-don't just follow the crowd.
See also: crowd, follow
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
follow/go with the ˈcrowd
(often disapproving) do as everyone else does because you have no ideas of your own: Dress in the way you like and try not to follow the crowd. OPPOSITE: lead the waySee also: crowd, follow, go
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- follow the crowd
- go with the crowd
- be waiting for the other shoe to drop
- be holding (one's) breath
- be holding your breath
- fudge the issue
- be at (one's) beck and call
- be at someone's beck and call
- center of attention
- the center of attention