went along to get along
Chose easy compliance
Went along to get along describes accepting or conforming to avoid conflict, even when you disagree.
The phrase captures the trade-off between authenticity and social harmony—keeping quiet to maintain relationships or standing: He never challenged the boss; he just went along to get along.
Often carries a faintly critical tone, suggesting compromise of principles for convenience.
- acquiescenceUnresisting acceptance
- going with the flowAccepting situations without resistance
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- passivityState of non-resistance
- self-preservationInstinct to survive danger
compliance · falling in line · yes man · groupthink · collaboration · yielding · appeasement · conformity · spinelessness · consensus-building · risk aversion · de-escalation · placation · submission · path of least resistance · conflict avoidance · diplomacy · peacemaking
went along to get alongtook a stand
drew a line in the sand · civil disobedience · conscientious objection
went along to get alongrocked the boat
Created unwanted disruption
made waves · stood one's ground · pushed back · dissented · resisted
went along to get alongstirred the pot
Intentionally provoked discord
called out · stood one's ground · dug in one's heels · escalated · threw down the gauntlet
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