Intermediate ๐Ÿ’ฌ Idioms & Phrasal Verbs ยท #23 of 182

Phrasal Verb: Get Along With

to have a good relationship

Examples

  • I get along with my boss.

Key rules

  • Get along with someone means have a friendly relationship
  • It always takes "with" before the person: get along with your boss
  • In British English, "get on with" is also common
  • "Get along" alone can mean manage or cope

Common mistakes

  • I get along my boss โ†’ I get along with my boss
  • She gets on her colleagues โ†’ She gets on with her colleagues
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Keep the preposition "with" when naming the person.

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