get there

Idioms and Phrases

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 .

Example Sentences

Princess Tiana, now a restaurateur, is throwing a Mardi Gras party, and we need to get there at once.

From Los Angeles Times

You had to get through a crucible to get there.

From Slate

"I persisted and eventually we did get there," said Georgie.

From BBC

I raced out the door and sped to the trail — I couldn’t get there fast enough — and as soon as I set foot on the path, under a canopy of Coast Live Oaks, my chest opened up and my breathing steadied.

From Los Angeles Times

"Even just sharing your location with friends, where you're going to be, estimated times of when you're going to get there, carrying a personal safety alarm," said Aisling.

From BBC

Related Words

• achieve
• attain
• bring about
• carry out
• conclude
• do
• finish
• manage
• perform
• produce
• pull off
• reach
• realize
• score
• take care of
• win