in step with someone

in step with someone
in step with (someone/something) 1. in agreement with someone or something.

She is very much in step with the times.

2. at the same speed or level as someone or something else.

He found it hard to keep in step with the changes.

Gasoline prices rose in step with oil prices.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of moving your legs at the same time as someone you are walking with

New idioms dictionary. 2014.

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  • in step with something — in step with (someone/something) 1. in agreement with someone or something. She is very much in step with the times. 2. at the same speed or level as someone or something else. He found it hard to keep in step with the changes. Gasoline prices… …   New idioms dictionary

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