getting on for...

getting on for (something)

Near, about, or approximately (something). Primarily heard in UK. I can't believe I'm getting on for 30—I feel like we just graduated from high school! Wow, I can't believe I've been at this job getting on for 20 years now! Your grandfather's getting on for 80, so you may need to speak a bit more loudly around him.

getting on for...

(especially British English) near to or approaching a particular time, number, age, etc: I’ve lived here getting on for five years now. ♢ She’s getting on for ninety.