| 释义 |
getting on for (something) 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, ongetting on for approaching (a specified time, age, or amount); almost. chiefly BritishSee also: get, ongetting 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 |