Meaning trap
get on with
have a good relationship
To have a friendly or comfortable relationship with someone.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
To have a friendly or comfortable relationship with someone.
Another meaning of 'get on with' is 'continue doing'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- I really get on with my new flatmate; we have a lot in common.relationships
- In my opinion, it's important to get on with your colleagues because it makes the workplace more enjoyable.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: get on with + person
WrongI get on my sister really well.
RightI get on with my sister really well.
Don't drop 'with'. (American English usually says 'get along with'.)
Patternget on with + person
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Get on with' (British English) is how people describe an easy relationship; 'amicable rapport' is HR-speak.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
get on with + personmy colleagueseveryonethe neighboursher well
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'get along with' in American English, but the meaning is similar.
Related
- get on with (continue doing) — Another meaning of 'get on with' is 'continue doing'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.