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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One is to take a cue from legumes, which, unlike cereals, can fix nitrogen, in a way. —Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2024

Some fans have suggested Rendon take a cue from the Philadelphia Phillies for incentive. —Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024

Or, take a cue from this best-selling shampoo, and moisturize your hair from the inside out. —Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024

Coastal Cowgirl Decor Is the Perfect Rustic Twist on Coastal Grandmother If your style leans more toward grandpa chic, take a cue from brands like Ralph Lauren and choose color palettes that feature deep burgundies, hunter greens, and navy blues. —Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024

But take a cue from Shaid Shah, the global president of Mars Food & Nutrition, the powerhouse behind brands like Dolmio, Ben’s Original, and Kevin’s Natural Foods. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2024

But Fritjofsson does take a cue from Instacart in another way: ads. —Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2023

But everyone should take a cue from the model and copy her dinner date look. —Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023

If the trailer is anything to go by, Fallout will take a cue from the video game and mix the doom and gloom with outlandish dark comedy. —Olivia Truffaut-Wong, refinery29.com, 27 Dec. 2023