going along to get along
Peacekeeping through compliance
Going along to get along describes agreeing with others or conforming to avoid conflict, even when you might privately disagree.
The phrase suggests prioritizing social harmony over personal conviction: She voted with the majority, just going along to get along.
It often carries a mildly critical edge, implying someone lacks the courage to dissent.
- self-preservationInstinct to survive danger
- playing it safeAvoiding unnecessary risk
- path of least resistanceCourse requiring least effort
- acquiescenceUnresisting acceptance
- yes manUncritical agreeable subordinate
conformity · fitting in · appeasement · conflict avoidance · keeping the peace · don't make waves · compromise · pragmatism · diplomacy · adaptability · groupthink · people-pleasing · self-sacrifice · collaboration · tolerance · peer pressure · consensus-building · social harmony
going along to get alongcivil disobedience
Peaceful refusal to obey
conscientious objection · moral courage · whistleblowing · defiance · dissent
going along to get alongrocking the boat
Causing unwanted disruption
standing one's ground · making waves · pushing back · holding firm · digging in one's heels
going along to get alongspeaking one's mind
Expressing honest opinions openly
wearing one's heart on one's sleeve · brutal honesty · keeping it real · integrity