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

Semisch, with DeArmond, will lead discussions about the series in Bucks County and May hopes others will follow suit around the country.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Several countries have said they will seek to follow suit, including neighbouring New Zealand, the UK, France and Turkey.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a bill that would let municipalities follow suit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Spending in the spring grew at a surprisingly strong pace and it looks like the third quarter will follow suit.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

The others follow suit slowly, with Christina putting hers down last.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

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