To native English speakers: could you please explain me what does it mean - "going places"? I am not a native speaker so I cannot figure it out. Does it mean "to travel around" or "to expand", "to grow", "to be successful"? Thank you very much in advance.
Evija
2006-08-15 05:04:32 · 9 answers · asked by Evija 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Many thanks for the answers. It really helps a lot!
To Dala C: I had a notion of the meaning, however, I was not sure if I am right. Also, the context where the prase is used did not help me much... :-)
2006-08-15 05:21:47 · update #1
Going places means being on the right path to be successful in life or business. Like: "Amy opened a new hair salon that really took off. It's really going places."
It can have several similar meanings depending on the context in which it's used. The literal meaning is traveling to different places, but you rarely see it used literally.
2006-08-15 05:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by Jylsamynne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You actually know the answer without even knowing it. When a person is "going places" it means that they are on their way to success. Example: The boss liked Sheila's ideas,that girl is really going places. I hope this helps.
2006-08-15 05:15:54 · answer #2 · answered by Dala C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Literally, it means 'to travel around'..but it can also be used figuratively to mean 'to expand', 'to grow', 'to be successful'...it depends on the context one is talking about. :)
2006-08-15 05:09:35 · answer #3 · answered by ilmare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becoming successful, moving up the ladder or doing things with your life to achieve goals.
2006-08-15 05:16:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Evija, the expression 'going places' simply means going to or visiting different places.
2006-08-15 05:12:54 · answer #5 · answered by Sami V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you are on the road to success.
2006-08-15 05:08:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when someone says, "You're really going places." It means "You're on the right track to becoming a success."
2006-08-15 05:10:58 · answer #7 · answered by one_sera_phim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you have the will to make something of yourself in life and nothing can stop you!
2006-08-15 05:12:52 · answer #8 · answered by hotrodhedda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to grow; to expand; to be successfull
2006-08-15 05:13:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋