Take your cue from somebody/something

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To follow someone else's behavior or actions as a guide for your own actions.

New employees should take their cue from their experienced colleagues.
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Often appears as...

  • take a cue from someone's action
  • take a cue from a past experience

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Workplace Behavior

Use this phrase to understand workplace dynamics and act accordingly.

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He took his cue from the manager's calm approach during meetings.
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Observation Key

Observe others' actions carefully to decide when and how to act.

Illustration for Observation Key
She took her cue from the audience's applause to return to the stage.
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