Meaning of the word "if you can't beat them, join them" in English
What does "if you can't beat them, join them" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
if you can't beat them, join them
US /ɪf juː kænt biːt ðɛm dʒɔɪn ðɛm/
UK /ɪf juː kɑːnt biːt ðɛm dʒɔɪn ðɛm/
Idiom
if you cannot defeat an opponent or a group, it is better to cooperate with them or do what they are doing
Example:
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I didn't like the new company policy, but if you can't beat them, join them.
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All my friends are using that app now, so I figured if you can't beat them, join them.