Follow your lead Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɑɫoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid

FAH-loh yer LEED, FAH-loh yer LED

UK

fˈɒləʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /lɛd

FOL-oh yaw LED

Definition

To do what someone else does or suggests, by letting them guide or set the example.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used to show willingness to be guided or let someone direct the next steps. Can refer to copying actions or following advice. Frequently appears as 'I'll follow your lead.' Not the same as 'follow the leader' (a specific person in charge).

• Spanish: seguir tu ejemplo - dejarse guiar por ti
• Portuguese (BR): seguir o seu exemplo - seguir sua liderança
• Portuguese (PT): seguir o teu exemplo - seguir a tua liderança
• Chinese (Simplified): 跟着你做 - 听你指挥
• Chinese (Traditional): 跟著你做 - 聽你指揮
• Hindi: तुम्हारा अनुसरण करना - तुम्हारे निर्देशों पर चलना
• Arabic: اتبع خطاك - أقتدي بك
• Bengali: তোমার পথ অনুসরণ করা - তোমার দেখানো পথে চলা
• Russian: следовать твоему примеру - идти за тобой
• Japanese: あなたのリードに従う
• Vietnamese: làm theo hướng dẫn của bạn - làm theo bạn
• Korean: 당신을 따라가다 - 당신의 지시에 따르다
• Turkish: senin yolunu izlemek - senin öncülüğünü takip etmek
• Urdu: تمہاری رہنمائی پر چلنا
• Indonesian: mengikuti arahanmu - mengikuti jejakmu

Example Sentences

I'll follow your lead on this project.

basic

If you start, I will follow your lead.

basic

Just tell me what to do and I'll follow your lead.

basic

You seem to know the area, so I'll follow your lead.

natural

Everyone was unsure at first, but eventually, they all decided to follow your lead.

natural

I’m not sure how to handle this, so I’ll just follow your lead for now.

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