take a/one's cue from

idiom

: to do what is done or suggested by (someone or something)

Take a cue from the experts and get your taxes done early this year.

We should take our cue from their example.

Examples of take a/one's cue from in a Sentence

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Instead, take a cue from your local record shop and keep them on a shelf or in a crate somewhere with minimal humidity, only taking them out to play and putting them right back after. —Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 9 June 2025

So, for anyone who feels stuck in a rut with their going-out looks, take a cue from Olivia Rodrigo and consider pairing a colorful top with statement pants and a low heel. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 June 2025

The French Bob For those who want to embrace the short trend without the effort, take a cue from the French. —Karli Bendlin, People.com, 29 May 2025

For extra caution, take a cue from Meyers and wrap items in plastic before loading them into your car. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025