little by little

• Идиоматическое выражение, означающее постепенно, медленно, но верно, или небольшими приращениями с течением времени.

An idiomatic expression meaning gradually, slowly but steadily, or in small increments over time.

1. Gradual progressA2formal

   In small amounts or stages; gradually.

   Постепенный прогресс

   • Little by little, she learned to speak French fluently.
   • He saved money little by little until he could buy a car.
   • The city recovered little by little after the storm.