Phrasal verb
A2
· Daily English
get along with someone
To have a friendly relationship with someone.
What it means
Get along with someone means you like each other and don’t argue much. In British English you’ll also hear get on with — same meaning.
Without a person, get along can also mean “manage” or “make progress”: How are you getting along in the new job?
💡 Two people “getting along” are moving in the same direction without bumping.
Examples
- I get along with most of my colleagues.
- Do you get along with your neighbours?
- They don't get along — they argue all the time.
Quick check
1. “My sister and I get along well.” This means we…
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