Meaning/Usage: To do things as other people are doing it because it is easier to do; to not go against the common way of doing things 做其他人做的 容易做的事情；不违背一般的做事方式。

Explanation: Rowing up the river is very difficult to do. If you go with the flow, you are following the path of the least resistance.

"Why do you do everything differently? You should just go with the flow."
"If you don't know where the shuttle is, just go with the flow. Everyone is going in that direction."
"If you don't want to stand out, go with the flow."

A: "I got a speeding ticket. Do you think I should go to court to fight it?"
B: "What are you going to tell the judge?"
A: "That I was basically going with the flow."
B: "That's not going to work. I would just pay the fine."

Other Common Sentences

"Do it like everyone else does it."
"If you're unsure how to do it, see how everyone else is doing it."
"The best way not to stand out is to blend in with everyone."