get along with

Meaning

This expression means to have a friendly, harmonious relationship with someone. It is used to describe how people interact with coworkers, family members, or classmates. The tone is casual and warm.

Examples

• I really get along with my new roommate; we have so much in common.

  I really get along with my new roommate; we have so much in common.

• Do you get along with your coworkers at your new office?

  Do you get along with your coworkers at your new office?

• My brother and I didn't get along with each other when we were kids.

  My brother and I didn't get along with each other when we were kids.

• It's important to get along with your neighbors to avoid conflicts.

  It's important to get along with your neighbors to avoid conflicts.

• She is very easygoing and gets along with almost everyone she meets.

  She is very easygoing and gets along with almost everyone she meets.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I get along very well my boss.

  ✓ I get along very well with my boss.

  Do not forget the preposition 'with' when mentioning the person you have a relationship with.

• ✗ We get along us very well.

  ✓ We get along very well.

  If you do not name the specific people after the verb, do not use 'with' or an extra object pronoun like 'us'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Do you ___ your new sister-in-law?

  💡 have a good relationship with

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  get along with

• They don't seem to ___ each other very well.

  💡 relate nicely to

  Show answer

  get along with