Go with the flow

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Learning English Conversations

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2023-09-05

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Learn a phrase to say that you are happy to do what other want to do
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  • This is the English we speak.

  • With me, Fei Fei, 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.

  • So go has something to do with moving.

  • And flow is to 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.