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go with the tide go with the tideTo go along or agree with the prevailing or popularly held opinion or perspective; to act or behave the same way as the majority of others. When I was in college, I used to have a lot of radical opinions and beliefs, but as I've grown older I find myself going with the tide more often. I'm sorry, but I simply refuse to go with the tide just because it's the easier option!See also: go, tidego with the tideFig. to move along with the effect of outside forces. I just go with the tide. I never fight fate. She just goes with the tide, never giving a thought to thinking for herself.See also: go, tidego (or swim) with (or against) the tide act in accordance with (or against) the prevailing opinion or tendency.See also: go, tidego, swim, etc. with/against the ˈstream/ˈtide behave/not behave in the same way as most other people: He’s a fashion designer who’s always swum against the stream; his work is very original. ♢ Why do you always have to go against the tide?See also: stream, tide |