to the beat of a different drum
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to the beat of a different drum — idiom
1. to live, think, or act in a way that is not like most other people, choosing you
1.idiom
Definition
to live, think, or act in a way that is not like most other people, choosing your own path instead of following the crowd.
Example
Kalani has always marched to the beat of a different drum, choosing art school over the family law firm.
The little village kept time to the beat of a different drum, with shops closing at noon every Wednesday.