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

One defence source said: "Shifting the 3% target left would come as no surprise. The government's already made this massive commitment along with other Nato allies to get to 3.5% by 2035. The UK has to demonstrate how it is going to get there. That's what the PM signed up to."

From BBC

Maybe I’ll get there, eventually.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, with the Dodgers chasing a third consecutive championship and Yamamoto involved in a daring race for a Cy Young Award — who will get there first, he or Ohtani? — a different sort of question must be asked.

From Los Angeles Times

Scotland's smaller player numbers may be a disadvantage overall, but for individuals it translates to a shorter route to international contention and less chance of being churned out once you get there.

From BBC

“We’ve got a lot of players interested in doing it, and I feel pretty good about the idea we’ll get there.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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