get on with — have a good relationship
phrasal verbB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
To have a friendly or comfortable relationship with someone.
Say it like a native
Textbook I have an amicable rapport with my coworkers.
Native I get on with my coworkers.
'Get on with' (British English) is how people describe an easy relationship; 'amicable rapport' is HR-speak.
Pattern: get on with + person
In use
- 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
Common mistake
✗ I get on my sister really well.
✓ I get on with my sister really well.
Don't drop 'with'. (American English usually says 'get along with'.)
Common collocations
get on with + person— my colleagues, everyone, the neighbours, her 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.