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If you can’t beat them, join them

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Adaptability

This phrase suggests adapting to a situation by joining a successful group rather than continuing a losing battle.

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Their software is too dominant in the market; if you can't beat them, join them.
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Colloquial Use

Used more in informal conversations than in formal writing or speeches.

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Everyone's using that app now; I guess if you can't beat them, join them.
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Pragmatism

Reflects the idea of being practical and choosing the easiest or most beneficial path.

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She started supporting the new policy at work – if you can't beat them, join them.
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