Meaning trap
get along
have a good relationship
To have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
To have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone.
Another meaning of 'get along' is 'manage or progress'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I get along really well with my older brother.
In my opinion, it's important to get along with your colleagues because it makes the workplace more enjoyable and productive.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I get along very well with him each other.
Say: We get along very well.
'Get along' is already reciprocal — don't add 'each other'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Get along' is how people describe an easy relationship; 'maintain a harmonious working relationship' is HR.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
get along (with)
- with everyone
- well
- fine
- great
Don't confuse it
Related
Other meanings and phrases to compare.
- get along (manage or progress) — Another meaning of 'get along' is 'manage or progress'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.