little by little

• Expressão idiomática que significa gradualmente, aos poucos, de forma lenta e constante, ou em pequenos incrementos ao longo do tempo.

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

1. Gradual progressA2formal

   In small amounts or stages; gradually.

   Progresso gradual

   • 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.