rub along

verb

1. to continue in spite of difficulties
2. to maintain an amicable relationship; not quarrel

Example Sentences

“It’s like a cowlick,” she says, her hand rubbing along it.

From Washington Post

Then I noticed that it only happened when the cuff of my flannel pajamas rubbed along the cotton sheets.

From Washington Post

How easily Farrell and Russell would rub along in the same team is another matter.

From BBC

Though in competition for customers, they appear to rub along better with each other than with the owners of the restaurants flanking the square.

From The Guardian

The keys to rubbing along in harmony are a little give, take and mutual understanding.

From The Guardian