Meaning
「Get along」は、主に人間関係において使われる表現です。このフレーズは、誰かと「仲良くする」または「うまくやっていく」という意味を持ちます。例えば、友達や家族、同僚と良好な関係を築いているときに「We get along well」などと言います。
また、「Get along」には、困難な状況でも「なんとかやっていく」や「乗り切る」という意味も含まれます。たとえば、新しい環境に慣れるために努力しているときに「I'm getting along in my new job」と表現することができます。
このフレーズは、日常会話で頻繁に使われるため、理解しておくと便利です。相手との関係性や状況に応じて適切に使うことで、コミュニケーションを円滑に進めることができます。
Today's Sentences
01
We get along just fine.
Situation
Are you and your family close?
Yes and no.
Diversity exists among us.
私たちの間には多様性が存在します。
It’s intriguing how we’re not all the same.
I agree.
Despite our differences, we get along just fine.
私たちは違いがあっても、うまくやっています。
02
Why can’t we just get along?
Situation
Why are we always arguing?
Well, we’ve got different views.
Why can’t we just get along?
Okay, let’s just agree to disagree.
Writer's Note
"Get along" is an intransitive and inseparable phrasal verb.
- Intransitive: The phrasal verb "get along" is an intransitive phrasal verb, meaning it does not require a direct object. It is used to describe how well two or more people relate to each other or how they manage to coexist in a harmonious way.
Example: They get along really well. Example: Do you get along with your coworkers? - Inseparable: "Get along" is an inseparable phrasal verb. The verb and the preposition (or particle) along cannot be split by an object.
✅ Example: They get along really well.
❌ Example: They get really well along.
Reminder: You cannot insert an object between get and along.
Related Words for friendly relationships: Be on the same wavelength, click, hit it off, be compatible.
Related Words for managing or coping: Get by, make do, cope, fare.
Related Words for progressing or moving forward: Get on, progress, advance, come along.
例: They get along really well. 例: Do you get along with your coworkers?
✅ 例: They get along really well.
❌ 例: They get really well along.
注意: getとalongの間に目的語を挿入することはできません。
Related Words for friendly relationships: Be on the same wavelength, click, hit it off, be compatible.
Related Words formanaging or coping: Get by, make do, cope, fare.
Related Words forprogressing or moving forward: Get on, progress, advance, come along.