get along

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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. llevarse bien
Although you should be strict, you should also get along with your employees, so that they respect you.Aunque debes ser estricto, debes llevarte bien con tus empleados para que te respeten.
a. marcharse
We'd better get along or we won't arrive to the party in time.Debemos marcharnos o no llegaremos a la fiesta a tiempo.
b. irse
He wants to get along now so that he can get ahead of traffic.Quiere irse ahora para poder adelantarse al tráfico.
a. arreglárselas
We were all worried about Martin after his divorce, but he seems to be getting along without his ex-wife.Todos nos preocupamos por Martin después de su divorcio, pero parece que se las arregla sin su exesposa.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
How is he getting along in his recovery?¿Cómo le va con su recuperación?
It is okay that they didn't join us on the trip. We are getting along fine without them.Está bien que no nos acompañaran en el viaje. Vamos bien sin ellos.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ¡vete!
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(singular)
There are too many people in this kitchen. Get along with you now!Hay demasiadas personas en esta cocina. ¡Vete ya!
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