# get along in

CEFR B2 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/get-along-in
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

to manage or survive in a specific situation, especially when using a language or dealing with a difficult environment.

For teachers: to achieve a sufficient level of competence or survival within a specific context, often used regarding linguistic ability or financial circumstances.

## Examples

- I can get along in French when I travel.
- Even though he is new to the city, he manages to get along in his daily life without much help.
- While her technical vocabulary was limited, she could get along in the professional environment by observing her colleagues closely.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I get along in my brother." but "I get along with my brother." — use 'with' for relationships with people and 'in' for situations or languages.

## Usage notes

- usually followed by a language or a specific setting like a job or a city.
- Teaching tip: contrast with 'get along with', which refers to social harmony with people, whereas 'get along in' refers to functional survival in a context.

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