go with the flow (redirected from go with it)

go with the flow and go with it

Inf. to cope with adversity; to accept one's lot. No, just relax and go with the flow. Go with it. Don't fight it.

See also: 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

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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