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follow the crowd

Idioms  
  1. Go along with the majority, do what most others are doing. For example, Make your own decision—don't just follow the crowd.


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Some of these seminars promise attractive rewards like a “guaranteed” monthly income, Finra adds, and may suggest that successful or knowledgeable people have already invested, creating pressure to follow the crowd.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

At the full-time whistle, follow the crowd from Magic Hour Rooftop to Rockefeller Park, where a celebration is planned.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

When people feel a stronger need to follow the crowd, they are more likely to match or exceed prevailing norms.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 2, 2026

You don't always have to follow the crowd.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2024

I ask as we follow the crowd exiting the library.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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