Get along on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /əˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

GET-uh-LAWNG-awn

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /ɐlˈɒŋ/ /ˈɒn

get-uhl-ONG-on

Definition

To manage to live or survive with a limited amount of something, such as money or resources.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is informal and usually refers to money or essentials. Common collocations are 'get along on very little', 'get along on a small salary'. It does not mean getting along with people.

• Spanish: arreglárselas con - vivir con
• Portuguese (BR): se virar com - viver com
• Portuguese (PT): desenrascar-se com - viver com
• Chinese (Simplified): 靠...生活 - 靠...维持
• Chinese (Traditional): 靠...生活 - 靠...維持
• Hindi: के सहारे गुज़ारा करना
• Arabic: يعيش بـ - يكتفي بـ
• Bengali: কিছু দিয়ে চলে যাওয়া - সীমিত সম্পদে টিকে থাকা
• Russian: обходиться (чем-то) - жить на (малое)
• Japanese: ～でやりくりする - ～で生計を立てる
• Vietnamese: sống xoay xở với - sống chỉ với
• Korean: ~로 근근이 살아가다 - ~로 버티다
• Turkish: azla geçinmek - kıt kanaat geçinmek
• Urdu: گزر بسر کرنا - محدود وسائل میں گزارا کرنا
• Indonesian: bertahan dengan - hidup dari (yang sedikit)

Example Sentences

She manages to get along on very little money.

basic

Many families get along on just one income.

basic

They had to get along on very basic food during the trip.

basic

I don't know how she manages to get along on such a tight budget.

natural

Back in college, we all had to get along on instant noodles.

natural

You'd be surprised how well some people can get along on just the basics.

natural