Lexic.us

Definition of Get along

1. Verb. Proceed or get along. "He's come a long way"

2. Verb. Have smooth relations. "My boss and I get along very well"

3. Verb. Develop in a positive way. "Plans are shaping up"

Definition of Get along

1. Verb. (intransitive idiomatic often followed by (term with)) To interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To survive; to do well enough. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Get Along

get a rise get a rise from get a rise out of get a room get a whiff get a wiggle on get a word in edgeways get a word in edgewise get a wriggle on get about

get across get after get ahead get ahead of oneself get along (current term) get along with get around get around to get at get away

get away with get away with murder get back get back at get back on the horse that bucked one get back to get behind get bent get bent out of shape

Literary usage of Get along

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Rural Rides in the Counties of Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hants, Berks, Oxford by William Cobbett (1908)
"... however, that I shall not be able to manage this; for I must get along ; beginning to feel devilishly home-sick since I have left Newcastle. ..."

2. The Popular Science Monthly (1894)
"It has been proved that first-year pupils can get along without the second line from the ... get along ..."

3. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine (1892)
"But 't was always, get along wid your blarney, There 's a rogue in the ... get along wid your blarney, There 's a rogue in the breast o' your coat. ..."

4. Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Cory Doctorow (2006)
"I know we're going to get along great. I'll call your landlord right away and you call me once Krishna's up, and I'll see you tomorrow at ten AM to start ..."

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