get there
get there
To reach or attain one's goal(s); to be successful in some endeavor. I know it's a long way to the championship, but we'll get there if we keep working hard! Don't stress out about finding a job, you'll get there eventually. I don't completely understand the material, but I'm getting there.
See also: get, there
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get there
Achieve success, as in He always wanted to be a millionaire, and he finally got there. In this expression, there indicates one's goal. The participial form of this phrase, getting there, means "making progress toward a goal," as in I haven't finished the book, but I'm getting there. [Late 1800s] Also see get somewhere.
See also: get, there
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ˈget there
(informal) finally achieve your aim or complete a task: Peter is a slow learner, but he gets there in the end.See also: get, there
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
get there
in. to get drunk. Another hour of drinking and Pete knew he was going to get there.
See also: get, there
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- know all the angles
- play (all) the angles
- for the long haul
- all in
- all-in
- reach for the stars
- reach for the sky
- reach for the moon
- draw even
- beyond reach