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make headway slowly
[/meɪk ˈhedweɪ ˈsloʊli/]
verb phrase
fazer progresso lentamente
1.
to advance or make progress at a slow pace; to move forward gradually despite difficulties
The project is making headway slowly, but we expect to finish by next year.
O projeto está fazendo progresso lentamente, mas esperamos terminá-lo no próximo ano.
2.
to achieve results incrementally without rapid advancement
Despite the obstacles, the team is making headway slowly toward their goals.
Apesar dos obstáculos, a equipe está fazendo progresso lentamente em direção aos seus objetivos.
Synonyms
progress slowly
advance gradually
move at a snail's pace
inch forward
gain ground slowly
Antonyms
make rapid progress
advance quickly
move fast
leap forward
surge ahead
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fazer progresso lentamente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ir avançando devagar
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
progredir aos poucos
formal business context
Portugal
fazer avanços lentos
European Portuguese preference
Related Idioms & Phrases
make headway
at a snail's pace
inch by inch
step by step
little by little
making progress
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