march to the beat of a different drum: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To act independently or follow one's own inclinations rather than conforming to the expectations or behaviors of others.
  • To behave in a nonconformist or unconventional manner; to pursue a unique course of action.

  Examples

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  • Unlike his classmates, Sarah marches to the beat of a different drum, choosing her own unique path.

    A diferencia de sus compañeros, Sarah marcha al ritmo de un tambor diferente, eligiendo su propio camino único.

  • Tom doesn’t follow the crowd; he marches to the beat of a different drum in both style and opinions.

    Tom no sigue a la multitud; marcha al ritmo de un tambor diferente tanto en estilo como en opiniones.

  • If you want to innovate, sometimes you have to march to the beat of a different drum and take risks.

    Si quieres innovar, a veces tienes que marchar al ritmo de un tambor diferente y arriesgarte.