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go along with
/ɡoʊ əˈlɔŋ wɪð/◆phrasal verb
to accept or agree with something
She decided to go along with the plan even though she had doubts.
She accepted the plan despite her reservations.
informal
To accept or agree with something, often without strong enthusiasm or personal preference.
The team went along with the manager's decision to change the project timeline.
The team accepted the manager's decision to adjust the project schedule.
I didn't really want to watch that movie, but I went along with my friends.
I reluctantly agreed to watch the movie with my friends.
This phrase is often used when someone agrees to something they don't fully support or prefer.
Collocations
go along with the planto accept a proposed plango along with the crowdto follow the majority opinion
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'go along with' when describing situations where someone agrees to something they might not fully support or prefer.
Gold Rule
Agreement vs. Enthusiasm
The phrase often implies a lack of strong enthusiasm or personal preference, so use it when describing reluctant or passive agreement.
Word Origin
The phrase 'go along with' is a combination of the verb 'go' and the preposition 'along with,' which together convey the idea of moving in the same direction as someone or something, metaphorically representing agreement or acceptance.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to describe situations where someone agrees to something they might not fully support. It can also imply a lack of strong enthusiasm or personal preference.
Word Breakdown
go
to move or proceed
rootalong
in the same direction as
prepositionwith
together with
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