[go|swim] with the tide
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to act or think in the same way as the majority of people in a society
The idiom "go with the tide" originated from nautical navigation, where it is more efficient to follow the natural movement of tides rather than resisting them. It is often used when advising someone to be flexible and go along with the flow of events, rather than trying to swim against the current.
- She always prefers to go wth the tide and adapt to the changing demands of her job.
- They swim with the tide and follow the latest fashion trends to stay relevant.
- The team decides to go with the tide and adjust their strategy based on market conditions.
- He went with the tide and embraced the new technology when it emerged in the industry.
- Despite initial reservations, they went with the tide and joined the collaborative project.