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Bailar al son que tocan

To go along with whatever happens / To adapt to circumstances

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Literally 'to dance to the tune they play'. Describes someone who adapts to whatever situation they find themselves in, sometimes used critically.

See It in Context

Aquí hay que bailar al son que tocan o no sobrevives.

Here you have to go along with whatever happens or you won't survive.

—¿Qué harás? —Bailar al son que toquen, no tengo otra opción.

—What will you do? —Go along with whatever happens, I have no other choice.

Siempre baila al son que tocan, nunca defiende su postura.

He always goes along with whatever happens, he never stands his ground.

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