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get along well

[/ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ wɛl/]
verb phrase
dar-se bem
1. to have a good relationship with someone; to interact harmoniously without conflict
Mary and John get along well despite their differences.
Mary e John dão-se bem apesar de suas diferenças.
2. to manage or progress satisfactorily in a situation
How are you getting along well with your new job?
Como você está se dando bem com seu novo trabalho?
NYC Slang
vibe well together / we cool
Synonyms
get on wellhit it offsee eye to eyebe on good termshave a good rapport
Antonyms
get along poorlyclashconflictquarrelhave friction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dar-se bem
most common and widely understood
São Paulo
dar-se bem / se dar bem
common in urban areas
Rio de Janeiro
dar-se bem / combinar bem
both forms used
Portugal
dar-se bem / relacionar-se bem
both expressions used, slightly more formal in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit it off
see eye to eye
on the same page
get on like a house on fire
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