go along to get along



go along to get along

To conform to general expectations so as not to disrupt or endanger one's sense of security or belonging. Jake had a pretty comfortable job and life, so he was happy enough to simply go along to get along.
See also: get

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Cheretteshə-RETEnglish (Rare)
Owena-Welsh
LieselLEE-zelGerman
Dianedee-AHN (French), die-AN (English)French, English
Borko-Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian
Zartosht-Persian