go along

British  

verb

1. to refrain from disagreement; assent

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go along Idioms  

1. Move on, proceed, as in She was going along, singing a little song . This expression is also used as an imperative meaning “be off” or “get away from here,” as in The police ordered them to go along . [First half of 1500s]

2. Also, go along with . Cooperate, acquiesce, agree. For example, Don't worry about enough votes—we'll go along , or I'll go along with you on that issue . [c. 1600]

3. Accompany someone, as in I'll go along with you until we reach the gate . [c. 1600] This usage gave rise to the phrase go along for the ride , meaning “to accompany someone but without playing an active part,” as in I won't be allowed to vote at this meeting so I'm just going along for the ride .

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Example Sentences

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go along

They’d get less in fees, and you’d probably start to notice that you’re digging into your principal a little bit as you go along.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

"We have to fix our own ropes, cut our steps into the ice, and set up camps as we go along," says Nima Rinji Sherpa.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

“Maybe they think I’ll just give up or go along, but they’re mistaken…They’d better get real. And there’s not much time left,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

So he was surprised when, a few months later, Vaknine and their children, Braxton, 10, and Viva, 7, agreed to go along with the plan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

Not every kid, but the kids who don’t go along with it never say anything.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner