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Now we're getting somewhere!
Meaning
- A phrase of relief used when a conversation or project finally starts showing real results after a long period of confusion or stagnation.
Satisfied, encouraging
Used in a sentence
- After three hours of arguing, we finally agreed on a budget, so now we are getting somewhere.
- You finally found the right screwdriver, now we are getting somewhere.
- She finally admitted she was wrong, so now we are getting somewhere with this discussion.
The backstory
This is a straightforward idiom that reflects the physical journey toward a destination. It is a common verbal pat on the back for a group effort.
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