follow suit

phrase

1

: to play a card of the same suit as the card led

2

: to follow an example set

When one airline lowers its fares, the others usually follow suit.

Examples of follow suit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Musically, Drake is coming off releasing three albums in May, as his ICEMAN LP topped the Billboard 200, while HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR followed suit in the second and third slots. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

While Sophie and her husband, Prince Edward, are senior working members of the royal family, their children will likely not be following suit. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

As the federal funds rate rises, the prime rate does, as well, and credit card rates follow suit within a few billing cycles. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Jackson County placed a moratorium on approving new data centers in June and some local governments around the metro have followed suit. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for follow suit

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute