idiom
Go with the flow
goh with thuh FLOH
/ɡoʊ wɪð ðə floʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
gowiththeflow
Dictionary meaning
To accept a situation as it is and adapt to it without resistance, going along with what others are doing or with events as they unfold.
Examples
- When travelling, it helps to go with the flow rather than rigidly sticking to a plan.
- She decided to go with the flow and see where the opportunity took her.
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