Follow suit Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To do the same thing that someone else has just done, or to copy someone’s actions or behavior.
Usage & Nuances
An idiom from card games, mainly used formally or in business. Common with phrases like 'others will follow suit' or 'the government followed suit'. Not used for physical following — it's about copying actions or decisions.
Example Sentences
When the manager started working from home, other employees decided to follow suit.
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Many countries have banned plastic bags, and others are expected to follow suit soon.
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If one child grabs a cookie, the others often follow suit.
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After seeing her donate, I felt inspired to follow suit and give money too.
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The company raised salaries last year, and their competitors quickly followed suit.
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Once he quit his job to travel, a few of his friends decided to follow suit.
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