Get along on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /əˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GET-uh-LAWNG-awn
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 conPortuguese (BR): se virar com - viver comPortuguese (PT): desenrascar-se com - viver comChinese (Simplified): 靠...生活 - 靠...维持Chinese (Traditional): 靠...生活 - 靠...維持Hindi: के सहारे गुज़ारा करनाArabic: يعيش بـ - يكتفي بـBengali: কিছু দিয়ে চলে যাওয়া - সীমিত সম্পদে টিকে থাকাRussian: 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 vớiKorean: ~로 근근이 살아가다 - ~로 버티다Turkish: azla geçinmek - kıt kanaat geçinmekUrdu: گزر بسر کرنا - محدود وسائل میں گزارا کرناIndonesian: 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