tags along
Joins the group
Tags along means to follow or accompany someone, usually without being formally invited or essential to the group.
The phrase suggests casual attachment rather than full membership: My little brother always tags along when I hang out with friends.
It can carry a slightly dismissive tone, implying the person isn't quite wanted or is just there for the ride.
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
- followingComing after another
- trailingFollowing behind something
- clinginessExcessive need for closeness
- companionshipState of having company
joined at the hip · partners · shadowing · hangs around · joining · mingling · attachment · uninvited · adhering · sidekick · second fiddle · puppy dog · hanger-on · dependency · blending in · straggler · mentorship · loyalty
tags alongleads
Goes in front
takes charge · spearheads · heads up · pioneers · initiates
tags alonggoes it alone
Proceeds without partners
does one's own thing · breaks away · separates · stands alone