get along poorly

[get əˈlɔŋ ˈpɔrli]

verb phrase

dar-se mal

1. to have a difficult or strained relationship; to interact with conflict or disagreement

They get along poorly and argue frequently.

Eles se dão mal e brigam frequentemente.

2. to struggle in a difficult situation or with a task

She gets along poorly without proper equipment.

Ela se sai mal sem equipamento adequado.

NYC Slang

can't vibe with someone / beef with someone

Synonyms

Antonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dar-se mal

most common colloquial expression

General Brazilian

não se dar bem

alternative negative construction

Portugal

dar-se mal

same as Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

ter dificuldade em

more formal alternative

have bad blood

not hit it off

be at each other's throats

be like oil and water

have a bone to pick

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