be going on something

be going on (for) (something)

To be approaching something in particular, often a time or age. Primarily heard in UK. My daughter is going on 16 and is very excited to finally be able to drive.

be going on (for) something

(British English) be nearly a particular age, time or number: It was going on for midnight by the time we left.

词组	be going on something
释义	be going on something be going on (for) (something) To be approaching something in particular, often a time or age. Primarily heard in UK. My daughter is going on 16 and is very excited to finally be able to drive. See also: going, on Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. be going on (for) something (British English) be nearly a particular age, time or number: It was going on for midnight by the time we left. See also: going, on, something Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be going on (for) (something) a buzz kill buzzkill charge out hold off 60 be pushing (an age) be pushing 40, 50, etc. charge off be on the/your way to/towards something
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