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get along

/ɡet əˈlɒŋ/

[/ɡet əˈlɒŋ/]

have good relations

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Definition

To have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone.

Example

My sister and I get along really well now, though we used to argue constantly as children.

My sister and I get along really well now, though we used to argue constantly as children.

Etymology

From 'get' plus 'along', the sense of managing harmoniously dating to the 19th century.

How & Where It’s Used

Informal and conversational, used for interpersonal relationships and coping generally.

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