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Bit by bit

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Persistence Emphasis

Use 'bit by bit' to stress that continuous effort leads to success.

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She mastered the piano bit by bit.
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Time Progression

'Bit by bit' implies that something takes considerable time to complete.

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The city was rebuilt bit by bit after the earthquake.
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Overcoming Difficulty

Use it when describing a challenging task that's completed in stages.

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He overcame his fear of public speaking bit by bit.
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