go along
Britishverb
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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]
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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]
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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 .
Example Sentences
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Some of the White House aides have had to learn about AI as they go along and have quizzed those in the industry about how certain things work, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
"We will try out alternatives as we go along," she said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
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
"Andy Burnham knows that Nigel will never go along with the betrayal of people who've paid in all their lives," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
She could go along with Cousin Eunice on everything except about that; she wouldn’t agree to sending Sammy or Maybeth away.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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