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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To keep this as a one-pan chicken recipe while rounding out the meal a bit, take a cue from our Sheet-Pan Chicken with Lemons and Green Olives and sprinkle in a handful of your favorite type of olives. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025

For a nostalgic twist, take a cue from Jean Seberg in Bonjour Tristesse and grab one in light blue, then tie a knot at your waist with the shirt ends. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025

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