Usage of "bit by bit"

Portuguese

A little bit at a time.

Portuguese

Making progress, but slowly.

Usage of bit by bit in English

Russian ships, through the years, may return the Pavilion bit by bit. 
 The new yorker 

I don't want to see Granddad's world taken apart bit by bit. 
 James Potter and the Curse of the Gatekeeper 

Because, as human beings, we don't tend to change bit by bit. 
 Radio NZ 

We'll just do it bit by bit when we think they're ready. 
 News.com.au 

While pulsing, add the oil, bit by bit, then blend until smooth. 
 The Guardian 

I took out the data bit by bit, block by block, piecemeal. 
 Death angel 

Add the infused milk bit by bit, then return to the heat. 
 The Guardian 

And so, bit by bit, the infection spread through the island again. 
 The Lost World 

In the meantime, Rotundo has been selling the memorabilia bit by bit. 
 Reuters 

And bit by bit the fiction let him straighten out his life. 
 In the night room: a novel 

They will take my life and rend it asunder bit by bit. 
 Jess of the Rebel Trail 

Productions are more thoughtful, and the repertory has broadened bit by bit. 
 The new yorker 

And then along comes this kid and, bit by bit, establishes himself. 
 The Guardian 

The void seemed to be swirling, swallowing her up bit by bit. 
 Crown of Midnight 

Madame Alixe Delavigne must yield up the other half, bit by bit. 
 A Fascinating Traitor: An Anglo-Indian Story 

Go through those wondrous three and a half years, bit by bit. 
 Quiet Talks with World Winners 

Translations for bit by bit

Portuguese

Meanings of bit by bit in English