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: for, get, on

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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

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