Go along with
phrasal verb
To agree to do something that someone else wants.
I don't want to go to the party, but I'll go along with it if it makes you happy.
Often appears as...
- go along with plans
- go along with the idea
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To accept a situation or story as true.
The police went along with his version of events because they had no evidence to the contrary.
Often appears as...
- go along with the story
- go along with the excuse
phrasal verb
To accompany someone somewhere.
She asked him to go along with her to the concert.
Often appears as...
- go along with friends
- go along with family
phrasal verb
To agree to do something that someone else wants.
I don't want to go to the party, but I'll go along with it if it makes you happy.
Often appears as...
- go along with plans
- go along with the idea
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To accept a situation or story as true.
The police went along with his version of events because they had no evidence to the contrary.
Often appears as...
- go along with the story
- go along with the excuse
phrasal verb
To accompany someone somewhere.
She asked him to go along with her to the concert.
Often appears as...
- go along with friends
- go along with family
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Peer Pressure
Sometimes used when someone feels pressured to agree with others, even if hesitant.
I didn't like the idea, but I went along with it due to peer pressure.
Pro Tip 2/3Reluctant Agreement
Suggests agreement without enthusiasm, perhaps to avoid conflict or out of convenience.
He went along with the plan, though he had his doubts.
Pro Tip 3/3Sarcasm Potential
Can be used sarcastically to imply the opposite, especially when one doesn't really agree.
Sure, I'll go along with that absurd plan!
Pro Tip 1/3Peer Pressure
Sometimes used when someone feels pressured to agree with others, even if hesitant.
I didn't like the idea, but I went along with it due to peer pressure.
Pro Tip 2/3Reluctant Agreement
Suggests agreement without enthusiasm, perhaps to avoid conflict or out of convenience.
He went along with the plan, though he had his doubts.
Pro Tip 3/3Sarcasm Potential
Can be used sarcastically to imply the opposite, especially when one doesn't really agree.
Sure, I'll go along with that absurd plan!
Pro Tip 1/3Peer Pressure
Sometimes used when someone feels pressured to agree with others, even if hesitant.
I didn't like the idea, but I went along with it due to peer pressure.
Pro Tip 2/3Reluctant Agreement
Suggests agreement without enthusiasm, perhaps to avoid conflict or out of convenience.
He went along with the plan, though he had his doubts.
Pro Tip 3/3Sarcasm Potential
Can be used sarcastically to imply the opposite, especially when one doesn't really agree.
Sure, I'll go along with that absurd plan!
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