go along to get along

go along to get along

To conform to general expectations so as not to disrupt or endanger one's sense of security or belonging. Jake had a pretty comfortable job and life, so he was happy enough to simply go along to get along.
See also: get, go
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • free spirit
  • kick-start
  • bow down in the house of Rimmon
  • not know (one) from Adam
  • not know from Adam
  • not know somebody from Adam
  • not know someone from Adam
  • rock the boat
  • rock the boat, to
  • color outside the lines