follow (someone or something) in stride



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follow (someone or something) in stride

To follow the direction, lead, or guidance (of someone or something); to act in accordance (with someone or something); to follow suit. I hope your little sister doesn't follow your bad behavior in stride. If you can develop a really strong social presence for your company, then your sales will follow in stride. I really hope the new president doesn't follow his predecessor in stride.
See also: follow, stride

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KolbyKOL-beeEnglish (Modern)
EberhardE-ber-hahrt (German)German, Ancient Germanic
Vasilivah-SEE-leeRussian
Kefilwe-Southern African, Tswana
Ciardha-Irish
Gerd (1)GERT (German), KHERT (Dutch)German, Dutch