Like sheep

phrase

Behaving in a way that a group or crowd does, without thinking or deciding for oneself.

The soldiers blindly followed the orders like sheep, without questioning the morality of it.
Visual representation of "like sheep" - Behaving in a way that a group or crowd does, without thinking or deciding for oneself.

Often appears as...

  • follow like sheep
  • act like sheep

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

Moving with cohesion, like a group of sheep.

The school children filed into the auditorium like sheep, taking their designated places.
Visual representation of "like sheep" - Moving with cohesion, like a group of sheep.

Often appears as...

  • file like sheep
  • move like sheep

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Behaving in a way that a group or crowd does, without thinking or deciding for oneself.

The soldiers blindly followed the orders like sheep, without questioning the morality of it.
Visual representation of "like sheep" - Behaving in a way that a group or crowd does, without thinking or deciding for oneself.

Often appears as...

  • follow like sheep
  • act like sheep

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

Moving with cohesion, like a group of sheep.

The school children filed into the auditorium like sheep, taking their designated places.
Visual representation of "like sheep" - Moving with cohesion, like a group of sheep.

Often appears as...

  • file like sheep
  • move like sheep

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "like sheep"
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Group Influence

Used when emphasizing the strong influence a group has on individual actions.

Illustration for Group Influence
At the auction, they started bidding like sheep once the trendsetter made his move.
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Negative Connotation

Implies a lack of independence or critical thought, often viewed negatively.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The employees complained about their new schedule, but they accepted it like sheep.
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Peer Pressure

Highlights susceptibility to social pressure or a desire to fit in.

Illustration for Peer Pressure
Teenagers often dress like sheep, copying the latest fashion trends to belong.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Group Influence

Used when emphasizing the strong influence a group has on individual actions.

Illustration for Group Influence
At the auction, they started bidding like sheep once the trendsetter made his move.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Implies a lack of independence or critical thought, often viewed negatively.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The employees complained about their new schedule, but they accepted it like sheep.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Peer Pressure

Highlights susceptibility to social pressure or a desire to fit in.

Illustration for Peer Pressure
Teenagers often dress like sheep, copying the latest fashion trends to belong.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Group Influence

Used when emphasizing the strong influence a group has on individual actions.

Illustration for Group Influence
At the auction, they started bidding like sheep once the trendsetter made his move.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Implies a lack of independence or critical thought, often viewed negatively.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The employees complained about their new schedule, but they accepted it like sheep.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Peer Pressure

Highlights susceptibility to social pressure or a desire to fit in.

Illustration for Peer Pressure
Teenagers often dress like sheep, copying the latest fashion trends to belong.
Visual representation of the word "Like sheep"

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