be going on (for) (something)

be going on (for) (something)

To be approaching something in particular, often a time or age. Primarily heard in UK. My daughter is going on 16 and is very excited to finally be able to drive.

See also: going, on

be going on (for) something

(British English) be nearly a particular age, time or number: It was going on for midnight by the time we left.

See also: going, on, something