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UKwhen in rome, do as the romans do
/wˌɛn ɪn ɹˈəʊm dˈuː az ðə ɹˈəʊmənz dˈuː/
/wˌɛn ɪn ɹˈoʊm dˈuː æz ðə ɹˈoʊmənz dˈuː/when in rome, do as the romans do
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used to advise individuals to adapt to local customs and practices when in an unfamiliar situation or culture
Examples
1. I was surprised to learn that in Japan, it's customary to remove your shoes before entering someone's home, but as the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
2. Oh, I'm used to it now because it's a, when in Rome, you do what the Romans do.
3. When in Rome, Alypius does what nobody-- we would all do, first thing he wants to do is to go and watch the games played at the amphitheatre, at the Colosseum and the games are horrifying games to Augustine.
4. I don't know, when in Rome, I guess.
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