Rub along
phrasal verb
To manage to live or work together.
Despite their differences, they rub along quite well.
Often appears as...
- rub along together
- rub along quite well
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To manage to live or exist with less of something, especially money.
After losing her job, she had to rub along with a much smaller income.
Often appears as...
- rub along without
- rub along on less
phrasal verb
To manage to live or work together.
Despite their differences, they rub along quite well.
Often appears as...
- rub along together
- rub along quite well
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To manage to live or exist with less of something, especially money.
After losing her job, she had to rub along with a much smaller income.
Often appears as...
- rub along without
- rub along on less
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Relationship Harmony
Used to describe a peaceful coexistence, even with differences or disagreements.
The new roommates have different schedules, but they rub along without issues.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Adaptability
Highlights one's ability to adjust in various social settings or teams.
She can rub along with any group of people at the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Minimal Conflict
Implies minimal conflict or friction in interactions, even among diverse individuals.
The joint venture expected clashes, but both companies rub along quite smoothly.
Pro Tip 1/3Relationship Harmony
Used to describe a peaceful coexistence, even with differences or disagreements.
The new roommates have different schedules, but they rub along without issues.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Adaptability
Highlights one's ability to adjust in various social settings or teams.
She can rub along with any group of people at the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Minimal Conflict
Implies minimal conflict or friction in interactions, even among diverse individuals.
The joint venture expected clashes, but both companies rub along quite smoothly.
Pro Tip 1/3Relationship Harmony
Used to describe a peaceful coexistence, even with differences or disagreements.
The new roommates have different schedules, but they rub along without issues.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Adaptability
Highlights one's ability to adjust in various social settings or teams.
She can rub along with any group of people at the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Minimal Conflict
Implies minimal conflict or friction in interactions, even among diverse individuals.
The joint venture expected clashes, but both companies rub along quite smoothly.
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