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. Look, I'm not one to go along to get along. If I'm not happy with your work, I'm going to let you know about it. Can you please just go along to get along? No matter what you think of these people, I still have to work with them.
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