take a/one's cue from

phrase

: 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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For a look that feels effortlessly polished, take a cue from Issa Rae and pair these statement-making bangs with a blunt, jawbone-grazing bob for an undeniably chic nod to classic Parisian glamour. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026

Even a company as big and impactful as Disney sometimes needs to take a cue from its most loyal customers. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026

How to Make Mississippi Pork Chops These pork chops take a cue from Mississippi Pot Roast, which gets its flavor from a combo of ranch dressing mix, onion soup mix, and pepperoncini peppers. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026

Our styling recommendation would be to take a cue from the backyard in this midcentury Los Angeles home by interior designer Jamie Bush and architect William Hefner. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026