Get along Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /əˈɫɔŋ
GET-uh-LAWNG
ɡˈɛt/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
get-uh-LONG
Definition
To have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone. It means you interact without conflict and manage to work, live, or communicate together easily.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for relationships (friends, colleagues, family). 'Get along with' is the full phrase, but 'get along' is also used alone (especially in American English). Not about romantic feelings, just harmony/absence of fighting. Common collocation: 'get along with someone'.
Spanish: llevarse bien - llevarse (relación) - convivirPortuguese (BR): dar-se bem - conviverPortuguese (PT): dar-se bem - conviverChinese (Simplified): 相处融洽 - 合得来Chinese (Traditional): 相處融洽 - 合得來Hindi: अच्छा बनाना (संपर्क में) - साथ में रहनाArabic: يتفاهم - ينسجمBengali: সহজে মিশে যাওয়া - ভালোভাবে মিলা-মিশা করাRussian: ладить - находить общий языкJapanese: うまくやっていくVietnamese: hòa hợp - hòa thuậnKorean: 잘 지내다 - 잘 어울리다Turkish: iyi geçinmekUrdu: اچھی طرح سے ملنا - بنتی ہوناIndonesian: rukun - akur
Example Sentences
I get along with my classmates.
basic
Do you get along with your brother?
basic
They don't get along very well.
basic
We really get along despite our different opinions.
natural
It's hard to get along with everyone at work.
natural
My kids usually get along, but sometimes they argue.
natural