Go with the tide
to follow what most people do; to conform
Go with the tide
to follow what most people do; to conform
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Examples
"I thought I'd just go with the tide and leave when everyone else does."
"In the meeting she went with the tide because she didn't want to be isolated."
Mnemonic Trick
Think of floating along with the sea's tide rather than swimming against it.
Cultural Context
Used about conforming to popular choices or trends.
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