Matching Pairs Conformity and nonconformityOnline version Which describe passive behaviour and which describe active behaviour by Irma Gonzalez Zamorano 1 buck the trend 2 take the initiative 3 follow someone's lead 4 spur someone into action 5 bow down 6 turn a blind eye 7 step up to the mark 8 go against the grain 9 go with flow 10 bury your head in the sand to encourage someone to do something. The thought of failing my exams spurred me into action. His comments spurred me on to success be the first to take action in a particular situation pretend not to notice. to show weakness by agreeing to the demands or following the orders of (someone or something) to be obviously different from the way that a situation is developing generally, especially in connection with financial matters to do the same thing that someone else has done He followed her lead and voted in favor of the proposal. ignore unpleasant realities. Mark yourself ready to take responsibility. be relaxed and accept a situation, rather than trying to alter or control it. contrary to the natural inclination or feeling of someone or something
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