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go along to get along

idiom
Meaning

To conform in order to have acceptance and security.


Examples
SIMPLE

He prefers to go along to get along at work.

CONTEXTUAL

She disagreed with the new policy, but she decided to go along to get along to avoid conflict with her boss.

COMPLEX

Rather than challenging the consensus and risking his professional standing, he chose to go along to get along within the rigid corporate hierarchy.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all dressed up and nowhere to go

    Elaborately attired or otherwise fully prepared for an anticipated situation or activity which, nevertheless, fails to occur.

  2. 02

    all systems go

    Everything is ready.

  3. 03

    as it gets

    As it is possible to be.

  4. 04

    as you go

    While one is doing (something); as one progresses.

  5. 05

    been there, done that, got the T-shirt

    Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.

  6. 06

    boldly go where no man has gone before

    To break new ground.

  7. 07

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  8. 08

    cat got someone's tongue

    Why is someone not saying anything?

Last updated April 17, 2026