following the crowd
idiomUK /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ ðə kraʊd/
US /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ðə kraʊd/
Doing what everyone else is doing instead of deciding for yourself.
He only wore that hat because he was following the crowd.
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2. Acting the same way as most people in a group, often to fit in.
At school, following the crowd made it hard for her to say what she really thought.
3. Buying or doing something just because it is popular right now.
The new phone sold out fast because so many people were following the crowd.
4. Lacking the courage to stand out or disagree with the majority.
Real leaders think for themselves instead of following the crowd.