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

They are seven games out of a playoff spot, but they would have to pass nine teams in the standings to get there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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

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

“If you’re not finishing at the top in a championship, you’re immediately back to the drawing board trying to figure out how to get there again.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“You can’t get there from here cross-lots,” I said, and his face immediately blossomed like a flower emerging from a big tree’s shade.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Related Words

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