This is the English we speak, with me Faye Faye

and I'm Neil.

We have a phrase about following other people's thoughts, ideas or actions

because it's the easiest thing to do.

It's go with the flow. Go with the flow. the do with the continuous movement of something. But how do we really use it?

Well, when someone's ideas, thoughts or actions start developing,

we can think of them as moving along, and when you go with the flow you move along with it.

You don't resist it. You just go with it.

I see.

So the other day when we were all arranging to go out for dinner, Rob suggested going to the

cafe near the office.

I wasn't that keen but rather than making a fuss, I went with the flow.

Ha, you did. But that's easier than trying to argue with Rob.

Going with the flow is about being relaxed and accepting the situation.

Here are some more examples of Go With the Flow.

I thought my ideas for the new project were better, but I decided to keep quiet and go with the flow.

Even though he couldn't agree with our tactics, I told Tom to go with the flow if he wants us to win the match.

Where should we go out to eat tonight? I don't mind. I'll go with the flow.

This is the English we speak from BBC Learning English. We're learning about the

phrase to go with the flow which means to follow other people's thoughts, ideas or

actions because it's the easiest thing to do. Yes it's not about

compromising or negotiation it's just about accepting things. A similar expression is

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