Follow the crowd Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɑɫoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɹaʊd
FAH-loh thuh KROWD
fˈɒləʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /kɹˈaʊd
FOL-oh thuh KROWD
Definition
To do what most other people are doing, rather than making your own choices or decisions.
Usage & Nuances
This is often used with a critical or cautionary tone, highlighting lack of originality or independence. Common with negative context: 'Don't just follow the crowd.' Can also apply to trends, fashion, or peer pressure.
Spanish: seguir a la multitud - hacer lo que hacen los demásPortuguese (BR): seguir a multidão - fazer o que todo mundo fazPortuguese (PT): seguir a multidão - fazer o que todos fazemChinese (Simplified): 随大流 - 跟着大众Chinese (Traditional): 隨大流 - 跟著大眾Hindi: भीड़ का अनुसरण करना - सबकी नकल करनाArabic: اتباع الحشد - تقليد الآخرينBengali: ভীড়ের পিছনে চলা - সবার মতো চলাRussian: следовать за толпой - делать как всеJapanese: 周りに流される - みんなに従うVietnamese: theo số đông - chạy theo đám đôngKorean: 군중을 따라가다 - 남들이 하는 대로 하다Turkish: çoğunluğa uymak - sürüye kapılmakUrdu: ہجوم کے پیچھے چلنا - لوگوں کی پیروی کرناIndonesian: mengikuti keramaian - ikut-ikutan
Example Sentences
It is easy to follow the crowd at school.
basic
Sometimes it is better not to follow the crowd.
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He just wanted to follow the crowd during the event.
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You shouldn't always follow the crowd; sometimes it's good to stand out.
natural
Some people follow the crowd because they're afraid to be different.
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If you always follow the crowd, you might miss out on great opportunities.
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