Useful English Phrase to Boost Your English: Getting On

What does it mean?

Getting on has several informal meanings: growing old, time getting late, or managing a task or situation.

Is it positive or negative?

It is neutral - it simply describes age, time, or progress.

When do you use it?

Use it when talking about someone's age, the time of day, or how someone is progressing with a task.

Examples

Example 1: My grandfather is getting on a bit now.

Example 2: It's getting on - we should leave soon.

Question for You

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