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Phr V get on for be getting on for sth ( always in continuous tenses) British & Australian to be almost a particular number, amount, or time, especially a large number or amount, or a time that is lateHe must be getting on for 90 now.There must have been getting on for 200 people at the wedding.It's getting on for nine now and it takes half an hour to get there.
be getting on for 90, 10 o'clock, $500 etc BrE to be almost a particular age, time, number, or price: Her grandad must be getting on for eighty. I should be going home - it must be getting on for midnight.
(redirected from get on for)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 |