Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
(be/like) a sheep
be a sheeplike a sheep
Meaning(s)
1) to go with the crowd/majority; do/think the same as everyone else
How to MemorizePopularity HighProfessional HighSocial
be different, not a sheep
Analysis
'To be like sheep' is to have a herd or flock mentality - to follow the crowd and fail to demonstrate the ability to think for yourself: “Some marketers think of the public like sheep but we have detailed customer profiles.” This is a popular idiom that is used in social and professional contexts. Similar in meaning to ‘follow the crowd’.
Social Examples (Advance)
He alwaysacted like a sheep and did everything he was asked without question, so he never stood out.
Professional Examples (Basic)
Management was looking for someone with a critical eye and leadership qualities,not just another sheep.