Go along to get along In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "go along to get along", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-05-20 01:05

Meaning of Go along to get along

Go along to get along verb phrase

To obey general expectations in order to maintain peace, ensure security or gain acceptance

Having a plump job and a great family, she feels comfortable to go along to get along.

He went along to get along, yet no one was willing to accept him into the community.

Ever since I has gone along to get along in this neighborhood, I find everybody friendly towards me.

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2. To be greatly dependent on someone/something; to tend to follow someone around.
3. To become inextricably linked to/with someone/something.

Grammar and Usage of Go along to get along

Verb Forms

  • going along to get along
  • went along to get along
  • gone along to get along

The verb "go" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Go along to get along

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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