Grammar fix
get along with
have a good relationship
to have a friendly, easy relationship with someone
phrasal verbB1core
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I get along with most of my colleagues.
I get along with my sister now, but when we were kids we argued all the time.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I get along my new boss really well.
Say: I get along with my new boss really well.
Don't drop 'with'. (British English often says 'get on with' instead.)
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Get along with' is how people actually describe easy relationships. 'Maintain a cordial relationship' is corporate and cold.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
get along with + person
- my colleagues
- everyone
- my family
- the neighbours