(be/like) a sheep
Meaning(s)
1. to go with the crowd/majority; do/think the same as everyone else
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
be different, not a sheep
Analysis
'To be like sheep' is to have a herd or flock mentality - to follow the crowd and fail to demonstrate the ability to think for yourself: “Some marketers think of the public like sheep but we have detailed customer profiles.” This is a popular idiom that is used in social and professional contexts. Similar in meaning to ‘follow the crowd’.
Social Examples (Advance)
- He always acted like a sheep and did everything he was asked without question, so he never stood out.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- Management was looking for someone with a critical eye and leadership qualities, not just another sheep.