Step forward

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To make progress or improvement.

This new partnership is a huge step forward for our company.
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Often appears as...

  • take a step forward
  • large step forward
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Positive Change

Use 'step forward' to describe a positive change, similar to taking a literal step towards a goal.

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The new policy represents a step forward in environmental protection.
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Abstract Progress

'Step forward' is often metaphorical and used to discuss improvements in non-physical contexts, like negotiations.

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Reaching an agreement was a step forward for the peace talks.
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Collective Effort

Can indicate progress resulting from group or team effort, not just individual achievements.

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Our team's research has taken a step forward with this discovery.
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