Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
follow-the-lead
idiomatic expression
/ˈfɒloʊ ðə lid/
Definition
To imitate or act in accordance with someone else’s guidance or actions.
Examples
- When John decided to start the project, the team chose to follow-the-lead and began contributing their ideas.
- In a meeting, Sarah presented her vision, and everyone else felt inclined to follow-the-lead.
- During the workshop, the instructor encouraged us to follow-the-lead of the most experienced participants.
Meaning
This phrase suggests a tendency to take cues from another person or group, often in a situation where that person is seen as a leader or trendsetter.
Synonyms
- take cues from
- follow suit
- emulate
- copy
- mirror
