goes along to get along
Yields for peace
Goes along to get along describes conforming to group expectations or avoiding conflict in order to maintain social harmony or acceptance.
The phrase characterizes someone who suppresses disagreement or personal preferences rather than risk friction: He's not a leader—he just goes along to get along.
Often implies criticism of excessive compliance or lack of conviction.
- peer pressureInfluence from one's equals
- acquiescenceUnresisting acceptance
- path of least resistanceCourse requiring least effort
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- self-preservationInstinct to survive danger
tactfulness · self-effacement · play it safe · compromise · groupthink · don't rock the boat · appeasement · bite your tongue · pick your battles · herd mentality · go with the flow · social harmony · placation · deference · peacekeeping · conformity · fit in · conflict avoidance
goes along to get alongdissents
Expresses formal disagreement
rebels · resists · conscientious objector · whistleblower · civil disobedience
goes along to get alongrocks the boat
Disturbs an established situation
stirs the pot · makes waves · troublemaker · gadfly · rabble-rouser
goes along to get alongtrue to oneself
Faithful to personal values
nonconformist · authentic · individualist · free thinker · iconoclast