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Megumi@Ibaraki
"I'm getting on a bit for that."
Do you usually use this phrase to mean "I'm a bit old for that."?
Example sentences will be appreciated.
Apr 19, 2014 8:58 AM
Answers · 2
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Yes, that's correct. "Getting on" means you are getting old. (Unless you are talking about "getting on" a bus or train, etc.)
April 19, 2014
2
'To be getting on' means to 'grow old' / 'to age'.
Last week I realised that my neighbour is getting on a bit.
April 19, 2014
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