Meaning trap

get along

have a good relationship

To have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone.

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Don't mix these meanings

Same phrase, different job.

have a good relationship

To have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone.

get along (manage or progress)

Another meaning of 'get along' is 'manage or progress'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

I get along really well with my older brother.relationships
In my opinion, it's important to get along with your colleagues because it makes the workplace more enjoyable and productive.IELTS speaking

Pattern: get along (with someone)

WrongI get along very well with him each other.

RightWe get along very well.

'Get along' is already reciprocal — don't add 'each other'.

Patternget along (with someone)

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff My colleagues and I maintain a harmonious working relationship.

Natural My colleagues and I get along really well.

'Get along' is how people describe an easy relationship; 'maintain a harmonious working relationship' is HR.

Words that usually travel with it.

Not the same as 'get on' (in British English, 'get on' can mean the same, but 'get along' is more common in American English for this meaning).

get along (manage or progress) — Another meaning of 'get along' is 'manage or progress'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.