go on for

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. durar
How long is our neighbors' party going to go on for?¿Cuánto va a durar la fiesta de nuestros vecinos?
2. (to be nearly)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. ir para
Albert's going on for 70, and he's not as spry as he once was.Albert va para los 70 y ya no es tan ágil como antes era.
b. ser casi
It's going on for 11 pm. I think we'd better get home.Son casi las 11 pm. Mejor que vayamos a casa.
c. haber cerca de
There were going on for 10,000 protesters in the square.Había cerca de 10,000 manifestantes en la plaza.
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