Be getting on
verb phrase
To age or become older.
My grandparents are getting on and can't do as much as they used to.
Often appears as...
- getting on in years
- getting on a bit
verb phrase
To succeed or make progress.
She's getting on well in her new job.
Often appears as...
- getting on well
- getting on nicely
verb phrase
The time is passing, especially getting late.
It's getting on, we should probably head home.
Often appears as...
- getting on towards night
- getting on in the afternoon
verb phrase
To continue doing something, especially work.
We need to get on with this project if we want to meet the deadline.
Often appears as...
- get on with work
- get on with it
verb phrase
To have a good relationship with someone.
I get on really well with my colleagues.
Often appears as...
- get on well with
- get on nicely with
verb phrase
To age or become older.
My grandparents are getting on and can't do as much as they used to.
Often appears as...
- getting on in years
- getting on a bit
verb phrase
To succeed or make progress.
She's getting on well in her new job.
Often appears as...
- getting on well
- getting on nicely
verb phrase
The time is passing, especially getting late.
It's getting on, we should probably head home.
Often appears as...
- getting on towards night
- getting on in the afternoon
verb phrase
To continue doing something, especially work.
We need to get on with this project if we want to meet the deadline.
Often appears as...
- get on with work
- get on with it
verb phrase
To have a good relationship with someone.
I get on really well with my colleagues.
Often appears as...
- get on well with
- get on nicely with
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Age Sensitivity
Use with care to avoid implying someone's age is an issue or offensive.
You're still spry, although you're getting on!
Pro Tip 2/2Avoid Directness
Indirect way to refer to someone's age without stating it explicitly.
My teacher is getting on but has the sharpest mind.
Pro Tip 1/2Age Sensitivity
Use with care to avoid implying someone's age is an issue or offensive.
You're still spry, although you're getting on!
Pro Tip 2/2Avoid Directness
Indirect way to refer to someone's age without stating it explicitly.
My teacher is getting on but has the sharpest mind.
Pro Tip 1/2Age Sensitivity
Use with care to avoid implying someone's age is an issue or offensive.
You're still spry, although you're getting on!
Pro Tip 2/2Avoid Directness
Indirect way to refer to someone's age without stating it explicitly.
My teacher is getting on but has the sharpest mind.
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