get along — to have a good relationship with someone; to manage or cope
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have a good relationship with someone; to manage or cope
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet əˈlɔːŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cat and dog get along so well, they even share the same food bowl!
- How do you get along without your smartphone for a whole week?
- The new intern gets along with everyone - even the grumpy boss smiles around her.
get along
VERB[/ɡet əˈlɔːŋ/]
to have a good relationship with someone; to manage or cope
The two new roommates get along surprisingly well from day one.
When we get along where we belong, we become strong!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrasal verb emerged in Middle English from the combination of 'get' (to obtain, to become) and 'along' (together, forward). The metaphorical sense developed from the literal image of two people walking together on the same path, gradually extending to mean 'to maintain a harmonious relationship' or 'to manage satisfactorily'.
Breakdown
get (to obtain, become, proceed) + along (together, forward, in company with). The compound evolved from the literal sense of moving together to the figurative meaning of coexisting or maintaining relations harmoniously.
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📝Examples
“My cat and dog get along so well, they even share the same food bowl!”
“How do you get along without your smartphone for a whole week?”
“The new intern gets along with everyone - even the grumpy boss smiles around her.”
“I'm getting along just fine without social media, thank you very much!”
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