Go with the flow 隨波逐流，隨大溜

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有時候，與其逆流而上，人們更願意跟隨他人的想法行事，因為 “隨大溜” 是更容易的選擇。英語中就有一個可以表示 “隨大溜，順波逐流” 的表達 —— “go with the flow”。聽對話，學習這個表達的實際含義和用法。

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Feifei
大傢好，歡迎收聽 AYYBLOG英語教學的 “地道英語” 節目，我是菲菲。

Neil
And I’m Neil. We have a phrase about following other people’s thoughts, ideas or actions because it’s the easiest thing to do. It’s ‘go with the flow’.

Feifei
Go with the flow. 它的意思是 “隨波逐流”。那麼，“go with the flow” 怎麼用呢？

Neil
Well, when someone’s ideas, thoughts or actions start developing, we can think of them as moving along, and when you ‘go with the flow’, you just move along with it, you don’t resist, you go with it!

Feifei
I see. 在日常對話中，當我們想表達 “隨大溜” 的時候，就可以用 “go with the flow”。Like the other day when we were all arranging to go out for dinner, Rob suggested going to the cafe near the office. I wasn’t that keen, but rather than making a fuss, I went with the flow. 我其實並不是很想去，但是與其站出來反對 Rob 的提議，我決定隨大溜。I went with the flow.

Neil
Ha! You did – but that’s easier than trying to argue with Rob! Going with the flow is about being relaxed and accepting the situation. Here are some more examples of ‘go with the flow’.

Examples
I thought my ideas for the new project were better, but I decided to keep quiet and go with the flow!

Even though he couldn’t agree with our tactics, I told Tom to go with the flow if he wants us to win the match.

A: Where shall we go out to eat tonight?
B: I don’t mind, I’ll go with the flow.

Feifei
這裡是 AYYBLOG英語教學的 “地道英語” 節目。上面我們介紹瞭表達 “go with the flow” 的意思和用法，它表示 “隨大溜；不反對、不抵抗，順其自然”。

Neil
Yes. It’s not about compromising or negotiation – it’s just about accepting things. A similar expression is ‘go with the tide’. Sometimes Feifei, it’s just easier to go with the flow.

Feifei
You mean like accepting Rob’s idea of going to the restaurant tonight?

Neil
Yes, exactly. So come on, it’s time to go there now.

Feifei
No, it’s not! I said six o’clock. I’ve got too much work to do.

Neil
Oh, Feifei, just go with the flow and come now. I’ll treat you.

Feifei
In that case, Neil, let’s go! Bye.

Neil
Bye.