| 词汇 | get along |
| 释义 | Idiom get along (on a shoestring) Theme: POORNESS to be able to afford to live on very little money.For the last two years, we have had to get along on a shoestring.With so little money, it's hard to get along. Idiom get along (without (someone or something)) Theme: MANAGE to manage without someone or something; to do without someone or something.I don't think I can get along without my secretary.My secretary just quit, and I don't think I will be able to get along.I like steak, but I can't afford it. I guess I'll have to get along without. Idiom get along (with someone) and get on (with someone) Theme: FRIENDS to be friends with someone; to cooperate with someone.I just can't seem to get along with you.We must try harder to get along.How do you get on with John?Oh, we get on. Idiom get along (in years) Theme: AGE - OLD to grow older.Grandfather is getting along in years.Yes, he's really getting along. Idiom get alongget along (with someone) to have a good relationship.My kids and their cousins really get along with each other. Phr V get along gets, getting, got American pp also gotten get along if two or more people get along, they like each other and are friendly to each otherVicky and Ellen seem to be getting along much better these days. often + withI really don't get along with my sister's husband.We've been getting along like a house on fire. (= very well) to deal with a situation, especially successfullyI wonder how Julie got along in her interview. sometimes + withHow are you getting along with your Spanish? sometimes + withoutIt's not going to be easy but I reckon we can get along without him. be getting along (always in continuous tenses) old-fashioned if you say that you must be getting along, you mean that you need to leave somewhere, usually because you have a lot of things to doAnyway, I must be getting along, I've got so much to do at home. get along1. To interact (with someone) in a mutually friendly or amiable way. I'm glad you finally got to meet my brother—I knew you two would get along. My grandparents have been married for over 50 years and they still get along! 2. To depart. Oh, I need to get along now, or else I'll miss the train! 3. To progress, as in age. Unfortunately, my arthritis bothers me more as I get along in years. 4. To endure or persevere. Now that I've been laid off, I don't know how my family will get along. get along (on a shoestring)and get by (on a shoestring)Fig. to be able to afford to live on very little money. For the last two years, we have had to get along on a shoestring. With so many expenses, it's hard to get by on a shoestring. get along1. [for people or animals] to be amiable with one another. Those two just don't get along. They seem to get along just fine. 2. to leave; to be on one's way. I've got to get along. It's getting late. It's time for me to get along. See you later. get along1. Also, get on. Be or continue to be on harmonious terms. For example, She finds it hard to get along with her in-laws, or He gets on well with all of his neighbors except one. The use of along dates from the late 1800s; the use of on dates from the early 1800s. A colloquial synonym for get along well is get on like a house afire, in effect comparing increasingly good relations to the rapid progress of a fire. 2. Also, get on. Manage, fare with some success; also, prosper. For example, I can just get along in this town on those wages, or Her way of getting on in the world was to marry a rich man. The use of on dates from the late 1700s; the variant dates from the early 1800s. 3. get along without. Manage without something, as in With that new car loan, he can't get along without a raise. [Early 1800s] 4. Also, get on. Progress; advance, especially in years. For example, How are you getting along with the refinishing? or Dad doesn't hear too well; he's getting on, you know. [Late 1700s] Also see along in years; get on, def. 5. 5. get along with you. Go away; also, be quiet, drop the subject, as in "Leave me. Get along with you" (Charles Dickens, Barnaby Rudge, 1837). [First half of 1800s] Also see get on. get alongv. 1. To be or continue to be on harmonious terms with someone: I never got along with the mail carrier. Do you think the cats and dogs will get along if we put them in a cage together? 2. To manage or fare, especially with reasonable success: There's no way I can get along on those wages. How are you getting along these days? 3. To advance or make progress, especially in age: He's not as athletic as he was before, but he is getting along in age. 4. To go away; leave: She told the children to get along and leave her to her work. |
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