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if you cannot beat them, (you might as well) join them
if you cannot lick them, (you might as well|) join them
if you cannot beat them, (you might as well) join them
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used to imply that it may be more advantageous to align with a group or situation that cannot be defeated or overcome in order to gain some benefit or advantage
Proverb
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After several unsuccessful attempts to start my own business, I decided that if you can not beat them, join them and accepted a job offer from a successful startup.
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