English / phrase
When in Rome
MEANING IN ENGLISH
an adage advising people to conform to local customs and traditions when visiting a new place
In context
01
I rarely eat raw fish at home, but when in Rome, I happily tried the authentic sashimi.
02
Although sitting on the floor felt unusual to him, he followed the family's lead, remembering 'when in Rome'.
Synonyms
Follow local customs,adapt to traditions,conform to local ways
Antonyms
Defy traditions,impose own customs,flout local norms
Collocations
Adopt when in Rome attitude,remember when in Rome,follow when in Rome principle