get along . get along or on in years {v. phr.} To age; grow old. My father is getting along in years; he will be ninety on his next birthday. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: G Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry