join the crowd

phrase

1
: to become part of a larger group : to do what most other people are doing
You can find a private hideaway or join the crowd at the beach.
2
informal
used to say that the problems or feelings someone is having are problems or feelings that others have had
If you don't understand the rules, join the crowd: no one else does either!

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“Join the crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/join%20the%20crowd. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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