follow a trend

Meaning

This expression means to do, buy, or talk about something because it is currently popular or fashionable. It is frequently used in discussions about social media, fashion, music, and pop culture. The tone is neutral, but can sometimes imply that someone is copying others.

Examples

• Many young filmmakers follow a trend of using retro camera filters on social media.

  Many young filmmakers follow a trend of using retro camera filters on social media.

• I don't usually follow a trend just because everyone else is doing it.

  I don't usually follow a trend just because everyone else is doing it.

• The band decided to follow a trend by adding electronic beats to their new album.

  The band decided to follow a trend by adding electronic beats to their new album.

• It seems like every video game studio is trying to follow a trend of battle royale modes.

  It seems like every video game studio is trying to follow a trend of battle royale modes.

• If you want your videos to go viral, you need to follow a trend that is popular right now.

  If you want your videos to go viral, you need to follow a trend that is popular right now.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ She always goes after the trend.

  ✓ She always follows the trend.

  'Go after' means to pursue or chase someone, whereas 'follow' is the standard verb collocation used for trends.

• ✗ We should follow a trendy.

  ✓ We should follow a trend.

  'Trendy' is an adjective, while 'trend' is the noun needed after the verb 'follow'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Many social media creators try to ___ just to get more views.

  💡 Do what is currently popular online.

  Show answer

  follow a trend

• Instead of trying to ___ , the indie director decided to make a silent black-and-white film.

  💡 Copy what is currently popular in the industry.

  Show answer

  follow a trend