Get on

Get on

To do something. Commonly used in ‘How did you get on?’

Example Sentences

"Don't Get on about like that!"
"He's always trying to Get on when he shouldn't."

Etymology & History

British expression meaning progress or age. 'Getting on a bit' means aging. British aging euphemism.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Informal
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