You may not like having to agree with everything the boss says, but often that's the way to get on in life.你可能不喜欢什么都得听老板的，但通常这才是成功之道。They tried to get on in life with their skill and wisdom.他们试图凭自己的技术与才智飞黄腾达。He believes that, historically, Labour has been most successful as the party that helped people get on in life.他相信一直以来工党在帮助人民改善生活方面表现最为出色。