get there

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

It isn’t hard to get there by car, though Newark police have the entrance on Doremus Avenue blocked off to traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"It is nice to see someone who has dyslexia has shown that even though it's hard, you can work hard and you can get there," Ashley says.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The benchmark index will get there, Goldman counsels, thanks to strong corporate earnings and other bullish factors.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

While the back and forth of European soccer fans and New Jersey locals ignited some interesting discourse, it’s unlikely that many will actually try to get there on foot.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

“When we get there, can I have a chocolate cupcake?”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

Related Words

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