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to go with the tide
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to act or think in the same way as the majority of people in a society
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Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "go with the tide" and when to use it?
The idiom "go with the tide" originated from nautical navigation, where it is more efficient to follow the natural movement of tides rather than resisting them. It is often used when advising someone to be flexible and go along with the flow of events, rather than trying to swim against the current.
Examples
He didn't really agree, but he went with the tide to avoid trouble.
