Get somewhere/anywhere/nowhere

phrase

To make progress.

With hard work, you will get somewhere in life.
Visual representation of "get somewhere/anywhere/nowhere" - To make progress

Often appears as...

  • get somewhere in life
  • get somewhere with this
phrase

To arrive at a specific place.

How do I get anywhere in this city without a car?
Visual representation of "get somewhere/anywhere/nowhere" - To arrive at a specific place

Often appears as...

  • get anywhere fast
  • get anywhere without a car
phrase

Not making any progress or success.

I feel like I'm getting nowhere with this project.
Visual representation of "get somewhere/anywhere/nowhere" - Not making any progress or success

Often appears as...

  • getting nowhere fast
  • getting nowhere with this

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

To make progress.

With hard work, you will get somewhere in life.
Visual representation of "get somewhere/anywhere/nowhere" - To make progress

Often appears as...

  • get somewhere in life
  • get somewhere with this
phrase

To arrive at a specific place.

How do I get anywhere in this city without a car?
Visual representation of "get somewhere/anywhere/nowhere" - To arrive at a specific place

Often appears as...

  • get anywhere fast
  • get anywhere without a car
phrase

Not making any progress or success.

I feel like I'm getting nowhere with this project.
Visual representation of "get somewhere/anywhere/nowhere" - Not making any progress or success

Often appears as...

  • getting nowhere fast
  • getting nowhere with this

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Motivational

Often used to encourage someone to continue working towards a goal.

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Keep studying, and you'll get somewhere with your English!
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Goal-Oriented

Implies that a specific action is leading toward a desired outcome.

Illustration for Goal-Oriented
She practiced daily and got somewhere with her piano skills.
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Motivational

Often used to encourage someone to continue working towards a goal.

Illustration for Motivational
Keep studying, and you'll get somewhere with your English!
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Goal-Oriented

Implies that a specific action is leading toward a desired outcome.

Illustration for Goal-Oriented
She practiced daily and got somewhere with her piano skills.
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Motivational

Often used to encourage someone to continue working towards a goal.

Illustration for Motivational
Keep studying, and you'll get somewhere with your English!
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Goal-Oriented

Implies that a specific action is leading toward a desired outcome.

Illustration for Goal-Oriented
She practiced daily and got somewhere with her piano skills.
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