A British colloquial term, loosely meaning to do whatever you like, regardless of the consequences.
Dominic Cummings was "following the science" when he drove to Durham whilst infected with Covid-19.
Matt Hancock was "following the science" when he gave a Covid equipment contract to his inexperienced neighbour.
The British people plan to "follow the science", by meeting up in large groups at Christmas.
Being stalked or followed by a pedophile on a social networking or blogging site.
Hey, skater27 where do you live, id like to meet you.
Holy crap dude I just got Pedo-Followed.
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see Stalking with slightly more pleasant intent.
"That weirdo keeps stalking me around the halls"
"relax it's just a bit of friendly following, probably just too shy to talk to you"
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One who intentionally imitates, or follows another person in a manner simply based on the fact that they beleive their image will be similar to the one they are imitating. Regardless of thier current status. The person who has copied is viewed as a pompous fool, often referred to as a batty. Hence, Follow Batty.
Person 1: Hey guy's i'm thinking about buying a truck.
Person 2: Oh wow, im going to buy a jeep now as well! Jeeps are so cool.
Person 3: Jeeps are for girls.
Person 2: Actually Jeeps are lame.
Person 1: (Directed at person 2) You just said yyou thought Jeeps were cool. Why you trying to be a follow batty, I was just saying i needed a truck for work. Get out
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Cult-following is used to describe a type of media that isnβt very known and has a small community of fans.
You need to watch this one show! Itβs a really good show; too bad it only has a small cult-following.
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To go along with the current trends(such as pop culture) of today, to run with the world.
Back in 9th grade, Kelly(who looked kinda like Britney Spears) was the prettiest girl in the class and was hit on by several good-looking guys.
But now, 3 years later, Kelly has become no stranger to the biscuit tin and an unhappy teen mother since, so then it was the right thing for her former admirers to follow the crowd and start hitting on the new hottest chick in the class, who was none other than a Jenna Jameson lookalike!
Mark H. Following the crowd on UD since February 2004.
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People that wear the majorityβs of other people style because they donβt know what the truly like for themselves
You only bought those shoes because a big celebrity did, so why are you being a fashion follower