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Synonyms

get somewhere

Idioms  

  1. Make progress. For example, The foundation has been laid, so we're finally getting somewhere. Also see get nowhere; get there.

Example Sentences

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"I couldn't even feel my hands on the last couple of greens, just hit the putt hoping it would get somewhere near the hole," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

And so it’s not like I’m trying to get somewhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

Fly Spirit when you have minimal bags, have minimal needs, and just need to get somewhere as cheaply as possible.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2024

Face that fact honestly, and maybe we can get somewhere.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2024

“Through the front door. Listen to me. You want to get somewhere, don’t sneak around. And don’t ask other people to sneak around for you.”

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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