get anywhere

“I did not seem to be able to get anywhere on this for some time, and the idea kept presenting itself that it symbolized that I was king of the situation which seemed innocent enough; but at last there came an association with Nero as portrayed in "Quo Vadis.”

The Journal of Abnormal Psychology

“The cavalry were simply too quick; the foot-soldiers would never get anywhere near them.”

Sharpe's Eagle

“I do assure you that he elected to remain watching our camp in the south, and that his scouts will not get anywhere near Icosium while my troopers patrol the area. ”

The First Man in Rome

“Tssi mitsse, which means big tssi mitss, which I figure translates as he's going to see to it we don't get anywhere near Sector 248-76.”

Futures Imperfect

“We have rocket aircraft tra­vel and underground systems so complex that you can get anywhere in the world in a few hours.”

Behold the Stars