run with the herd

To act in accordance with actions, desires, or expectations of other people, as opposed to one's own. I'm really worried that Kristina will feel pressured to drink and go to parties constantly when she gets to college. When you run with the herd, you usually stop making good choices. I've never felt a need to run with the herd. That's why I'm off the grid now, living how I see fit.

Acting in accordance with others' actions or desires rather than one's own. Running with the herd in college usually means you stop making good choices. I'm off the grid now, living how I see fit. Running with the herd just isn't my style.