English grammar
Get along, get on, hit it off
Say who you like and who you get along with.
From the scene We get along great
In short
Get along or get on (with someone) means have a good relationship. Hit it off means get on well from the start.
Your turn
Which one goes with get on great?
Options: My family doesn't get along with just anyone. · We get on great. · You two get along really well.
Show answer
get on great → We get on great.
How it works
Get along and get on (with) mean to have a good relationship: you two get along really well, we get on great.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
Mind you... my dad says he (blank) me a bit less.
Options: like · liking · likes
Show answer
Mind you... my dad says he likes me a bit less.
Eso sí... mi papá dice que yo le caigo un poco peor.
Good to know
Add with + person to say who: my family doesn't get along with just anyone. Hit it off = get on well from the very first moment.
Good to know
Get on is more British; get along works everywhere.
get along well You two get along really well.
Javi
Yes, he says you two get along really well.
Sí, dice que ustedes se llevan muy bien.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Yes, he says (blank).
Options: you two get along really well · We get on great · My family doesn't get along with just anyone
Show answer
Javi
Yes, he says you two get along really well.
Sí, dice que ustedes se llevan muy bien.
get on great We get on great.
Nuria
Just kidding! But we get on great.
¡Es broma! Pero nos llevamos genial.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Just kidding! But (blank).
Options: My family doesn't get along with just anyone · we get on great · You two get along really well
Show answer
Nuria
Just kidding! But we get on great.
¡Es broma! Pero nos llevamos genial.
get along with + someone My family doesn't get along with just anyone.
Javi
I'm glad. My family doesn't get along with just anyone.
Me alegra. Mi familia no se lleva bien con cualquiera.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
I'm glad. (blank).
Options: My family doesn't get along with just anyone · You two get along really well · We get on great
Show answer
Javi
I'm glad. My family doesn't get along with just anyone.
Me alegra. Mi familia no se lleva bien con cualquiera.
hit it off (from the first moment) Your mum and I really hit it off.
Your turn
What goes with Your mum and I really hit it off.?
Options: get along well · get on great · hit it off (from the first moment)
Show answer
Your mum and I really hit it off. → hit it off (from the first moment)
Common mistake
Not off or up here. The British phrasal verb with the same idea as get along.
Just kidding! But we get on great.
¡Es broma! Pero nos llevamos genial.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| get along well | You two get along really well. |
|---|---|
| get on great | We get on great. |
| get along with + someone | My family doesn't get along with just anyone. |
| hit it off (from the first moment) | Your mum and I really hit it off. |
More lines from the story
- JaviMind you... my dad says he likes me a bit less.Eso sí... mi papá dice que yo le caigo un poco peor.
- JaviWhat a relief! And she really likes you.¡Qué alivio! Y tú le caes muy bien a ella.
- NuriaYour mum is almost my mother-in-law already.Tu madre ya casi es mi suegra.