Make headway
verb phrase
To make progress in what you're trying to achieve.
Despite all their efforts, scientists have made little headway in finding a cure for this disease.
Often appears as...
- make significant headway
- make little headway
verb phrase
To make progress in what you're trying to achieve.
Despite all their efforts, scientists have made little headway in finding a cure for this disease.
Often appears as...
- make significant headway
- make little headway
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Forward Movement
Used to describe progress toward a goal, like moving forward on a path.
We're finally making headway on the project after weeks of planning.
Pro Tip 2/3Overcoming Obstacles
Implies progress despite difficulties or resistance.
After overcoming the legal hurdles, we made significant headway in the merger deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Fast
Sometimes means slow progress, not necessarily a quick or complete success.
They've made little headway in negotiations, but it's a start.
Pro Tip 1/3Forward Movement
Used to describe progress toward a goal, like moving forward on a path.
We're finally making headway on the project after weeks of planning.
Pro Tip 2/3Overcoming Obstacles
Implies progress despite difficulties or resistance.
After overcoming the legal hurdles, we made significant headway in the merger deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Fast
Sometimes means slow progress, not necessarily a quick or complete success.
They've made little headway in negotiations, but it's a start.
Pro Tip 1/3Forward Movement
Used to describe progress toward a goal, like moving forward on a path.
We're finally making headway on the project after weeks of planning.
Pro Tip 2/3Overcoming Obstacles
Implies progress despite difficulties or resistance.
After overcoming the legal hurdles, we made significant headway in the merger deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Fast
Sometimes means slow progress, not necessarily a quick or complete success.
They've made little headway in negotiations, but it's a start.
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