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go with the flow

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go with the flow
to do what other people are doing or to agree with other people because it is the easiest thing to do. I wasn't very keen on the decision but it was easier just to go with the flow.
See also: flow

go with the flow
to do what other people are doing or agree with their opinions. In large organizations, there's always a tendency to go with the flow. I never know what to expect when I'm with them, so I've learned that the best thing to do is just go with the flow.
Usage notes: the opposite meaning is expressed by go against the flow: Not basing my life on making money has meant having to go against the flow of our culture.
See also: flow

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Some congressmen such as Howard Berman choose to go with the flow and be ranked with the winning side while others like Brad Sherman choose to make a statement by not participating in a game where the deck is stacked.
Go with the Flow is an organically inspired new carpet collection from Milliken with designed-in flexibility to work around the contours of any space with comfort and ease.
You have no priorities and no plans; you just have to live in the moment and go with the flow.
 
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