Synonyms

follow suit

Idioms

Imitate or do as someone else has done, as in Bill decided to leave for the rest of the day, and Mary followed suit. This term comes from card games in which one must play a card from the same suit as the one led. [Mid-1800s]

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follow suit

If energy prices fall, worries about inflation will follow suit.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026

The union will scrutinize politicians’ records on the data-center issue before offering support, he said, and he expects other unions to follow suit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Retailers including Argos will be stocking products from Thursday, and the government expects other shops to follow suit.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

The rest of the game would follow suit as the Sparks couldn’t contain the Dream’s offense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

"I love you," John repeated, so she would follow suit.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

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