Tag along
verb
To follow or go with someone, usually without being asked or officially included.
I was going to the park and my little brother tagged along.
Often appears as...
- tag along with you
- tag along with us
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To accompany, especially when it is not necessary or wanted.
He always tags along to the victory parties though he is not on the team.
Often appears as...
- tag along for the ride
- tag along for the trip
verb
To follow or go with someone, usually without being asked or officially included.
I was going to the park and my little brother tagged along.
Often appears as...
- tag along with you
- tag along with us
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To accompany, especially when it is not necessary or wanted.
He always tags along to the victory parties though he is not on the team.
Often appears as...
- tag along for the ride
- tag along for the trip
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Uninvited Guest
The phrase often suggests that someone is present without an explicit invitation.
Whenever there's a concert, Marie manages to tag along.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Occasions
Used primarily in casual contexts, not formal or professional settings.
If you're going for a coffee run, can I tag along?
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Presence
Implies physically going somewhere with someone else, rather than participating in an activity.
My cousins decided to tag along to the mall.
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