
Inch by inch
Persistence Imagery
Visualize 'inch by inch' as a slow, steady movement, representing determination and progress over time.

He is climbing the career ladder inch by inch, showing resilience.
Not Instant
'Inch by inch' implies that progress is not immediate; it takes continuous effort to see results.

I'm learning the guitar inch by inch; I can't rush it.
Physical Distance
'Inch by inch' can also literally mean moving in very small increments, often implying a tense situation.

The climbers ascended the mountain inch by inch, avoiding any sudden movements.
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