get somewhere
get somewhere
To make or begin making progress. We got delayed by all the legal hurdles, but now we're finally getting somewhere with the construction. So it was your wife who signed the contract on your behalf? OK, now we're getting somewhere.
See also: get, somewhere
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get somewhere
Make progress. For example, The foundation has been laid, so we're finally getting somewhere. Also see get nowhere; get there.
See also: get, somewhere
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ˈget somewhere/anywhere/nowhere
make some/no progress: Now at last we’re getting somewhere! You’ll get nowhere in life if you don’t work harder. Are you getting anywhere with that new manager?See also: anywhere, get, nowhere, somewhere
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in the vicinity (of something)
- somewhere along the line
- somewhere, etc. along/down the line
- full steam ahead
- slow and steady wins the race
- not set foot somewhere
- one step forward, two back
- one step forward, two steps back
- one step forward and two steps back
- full speed ahead