Idiom Breakdown

go with the flow

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Definition

To act as others are acting, conforming to common behavior patterns with an attitude of calm acceptance.

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Origins

Here, flow is used in the sense of "direction of movement."

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In Context

"“Look, you know, I go with the flow based on what the campaign wants to do,” Priebus told NBC’s Meet the Press. “I think Kellyanne is doing a phenomenal job. I don’t know Steve Bannon, to tell you the truth, very well.”"

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Also Said As

blow with the wind
float with the stream

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See Also

ride with the punches
take things as they come