Go with the flow

Meaning

Accept things as they happen without resistance.

Usage

Used when advocating adaptability.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Water imagery representing effortless movement.

Popularized in the 1960s counterculture but now standard.