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

The Guardians announced Kelce’s addition to the organization in May and, on Wednesday, the day of the NFL season opener, Ward has followed suit, purchasing a stake in the same minority group. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Shades of forest greens, browns, and other earthly delights followed suit. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

The problems will only increase if more manufacturers follow suit now that Reynolds has broken the seal on unauthorized fruit vapes, Zeller said. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026

Vic goes back to lying on the floor under the rope, but this time, everyone follows suit. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 8 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