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march to the beat

MARCH too thuh BEET

mɑːrtʃ tuː ðə biːt

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Syllable breakdown

marchtothebeat

Dictionary meaning

To follow a prescribed rhythm or set of expectations; to conform to the group's way of doing things.

Examples

  • New employees were expected to march to the beat without questioning established processes.

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