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to get on for
[phrase form: get]
01
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to approach or be close to a particular time or hour
Example
The party started at 7 p.m., and it 's getting on for 10 o'clock now.
The flight was delayed, and it was getting on for sunset by the time they arrived.
He had been working on his novel for quite a while, and it was getting on for a year since he started.
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to be close to reaching a particular number
Example
The attendance at the event was getting on for a thousand people.
The temperature is getting on for 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
The charity event has raised a substantial amount of money, getting on for $10,000.
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to be close to reaching a particular age
Example
Their oldest dog is getting on for 15 years.
By next year, he 'll be getting on for 70.
She 's getting on for 60, but she 's still very active.
Пример
The party started at 7 p.m., and it's getting on for 10 o'clock now.
The flight was delayed, and it was getting on for sunset by the time they arrived.
He had been working on his novel for quite a while, and it was getting on for a year since he started.
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