follow (one's) lead
follow (one's) lead
To act in a manner similar to someone else. I know you're nervous about having to lie to Mom, but just follow my lead and don't start rambling. I am following my sister's lead and joining her old sorority. Why can't you follow your brother's lead and take school seriously, hmm?
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follow someone's lead
to do as someone else does; to accept someone's guidance; to follow someone's direction. Just follow my lead and you will not get lost. John followed his father's lead and became a lawyer.
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