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Definition |
when you are in a foreign place, you should adopt the customs |
Examples |
1) When in Rome, do as the Romans
do," so I followed the host's lead. 2) When
in Rome, do as the Romans do and immerse yourself in the
local culture and traditions. |
Etymology |
The phrase "When in Rome, do as the Romans
do" has its roots in medieval Latin and was popularized in the 16th
century. |
Synonyms |
conform to the norms, follow suit, embrace
local practices |
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