Get somewhere

verb

To make progress or achieve success.

If you continue working hard, you might just get somewhere.
Visual representation of "get somewhere" - To make progress or achieve success

Often appears as...

  • get somewhere in life
  • get somewhere with a project
verb

To arrive at a specific place.

I will get somewhere safe and call you.
Visual representation of "get somewhere" - To arrive at a specific place

Often appears as...

  • get somewhere fast
  • get somewhere on time
verb

To influence or convince someone.

If you explain it clearly, you might get somewhere with him.
Visual representation of "get somewhere" - To influence or convince someone

Often appears as...

  • get somewhere with an idea
  • get somewhere with persuasion
verb

To make progress or achieve success.

If you continue working hard, you might just get somewhere.
Visual representation of "get somewhere" - To make progress or achieve success

Often appears as...

  • get somewhere in life
  • get somewhere with a project
verb

To arrive at a specific place.

I will get somewhere safe and call you.
Visual representation of "get somewhere" - To arrive at a specific place

Often appears as...

  • get somewhere fast
  • get somewhere on time
verb

To influence or convince someone.

If you explain it clearly, you might get somewhere with him.
Visual representation of "get somewhere" - To influence or convince someone

Often appears as...

  • get somewhere with an idea
  • get somewhere with persuasion
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Subject Context

Use when discussing objectives or goals in work, personal development, or projects.

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She's really getting somewhere with her painting skills.
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Motivation Encouraged

Often used to encourage someone or acknowledge their efforts.

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Keep it up! You're getting somewhere with your studies.
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Not Instant

Suggests progress is ongoing and may take time, not immediate.

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I've been working on this for months, but I'm finally getting somewhere.
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Subject Context

Use when discussing objectives or goals in work, personal development, or projects.

Illustration for Subject Context
She's really getting somewhere with her painting skills.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Motivation Encouraged

Often used to encourage someone or acknowledge their efforts.

Illustration for Motivation Encouraged
Keep it up! You're getting somewhere with your studies.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Instant

Suggests progress is ongoing and may take time, not immediate.

Illustration for Not Instant
I've been working on this for months, but I'm finally getting somewhere.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Subject Context

Use when discussing objectives or goals in work, personal development, or projects.

Illustration for Subject Context
She's really getting somewhere with her painting skills.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Motivation Encouraged

Often used to encourage someone or acknowledge their efforts.

Illustration for Motivation Encouraged
Keep it up! You're getting somewhere with your studies.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Instant

Suggests progress is ongoing and may take time, not immediate.

Illustration for Not Instant
I've been working on this for months, but I'm finally getting somewhere.
Visual representation of the word "Get somewhere"

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