follow suit

Idioms and Phrases

Imitate or do as someone else has done, as in Bill decided to leave for the rest of the day, and Mary followed suit . This term comes from card games in which one must play a card from the same suit as the one led. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

Asked whether the UK would follow suit, Kyle said "everything is on the table with me", but said he wanted to see more evidence first.

From BBC

The company discontinued mineral-based talc in North America in 2020 - and followed suit in the UK last year - replacing it with cornstarch.

From BBC

The communities minister criticised the government for taking the decision, but said Northern Ireland would have to follow suit.

From BBC

It is thought that the UK and France could follow suit by saying that Storm Shadow missiles can also be used against targets inside Russia.

From BBC

“We got to get it fixed on our end first — the players will follow suit.”

From Los Angeles Times