getting on for...

getting on for (something)

Near, about, or approximately (something). Primarily heard in UK. I can't believe I'm getting on for 30—I feel like we just graduated from high school!See also: get, on

getting on for...

(especially British English) near to or approaching a particular time, number, age, etc: I’ve lived here getting on for five years now. ♢ She’s getting on for ninety.See also: get, on