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27 January
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English (US)
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What does bite by bite mean?
What does bite by bite mean?
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- English (US)
Gradually, little by little. You work on a project one small amount at a time.
- Japanese
@jennyh2os thanks. this phrase is only for eating?
- English (US)
No, it's a metaphor. It just uses eating as an example. You don't hear it much, though. "Piece by piece" would be more common, depending on context.

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