get on for (something)

To approach a particular thing. You better call them now—it's getting on for four o'clock, and they won't be in the office all day.

getting on for

approaching (a specified time, age, or amount); almost. chiefly British

See also: get, on

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词组	get on for (something)
释义	get on for (something) get on for (something) To approach a particular thing. You better call them now—it's getting on for four o'clock, and they won't be in the office all day. See also: get, on Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. getting on for approaching (a specified time, age, or amount); almost. chiefly British See also: get, on Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: getting on for always the bridesmaid always the bridesmaid, never the bride bride bridesmaid come across like come across like (someone or something) remember (someone or something) as (something) remember as reckon (someone or something) as (someone or something)
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