get there



get there

To reach or attain one's goal(s); to be successful in some endeavor. I know it's a long way to the championship, but we'll get there if we keep working hard! Don't stress out about finding a job, you'll get there eventually. I don't completely understand the material, but I'm getting there.
See also: get

get there

Achieve success, as in He always wanted to be a millionaire, and he finally got there. In this expression, there indicates one's goal. The participial form of this phrase, getting there, means "making progress toward a goal," as in I haven't finished the book, but I'm getting there. [Late 1800s] Also see get somewhere.
See also: get

get there

in. to get drunk. Another hour of drinking and Pete knew he was going to get there.
See also: get

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nizhoni-Native American, Navajo
Shantaeshahn-TAYEnglish (Rare)
Bowser['bɑuzə]
HesiodHES-ee-əd (English), HEE-see-əd (English)Ancient Greek (Anglicized)
Arati-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
AydenAY-dənEnglish (Modern)