Study & education
take it step by step
deal with something gradually
To deal with something one manageable part at a time.
Hear it in real life
I don't know how I'll finish all this paperwork.
Don't worry, just take it step by step.
The course looks difficult, but you can take it step by step.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: Let's take it step by steps.
Say: Let's take it step by step.
The fixed phrase uses singular “step” after “by,” even when describing several stages.
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How it fits in a sentence.
take it step by step; just take things step by step
Your turn: say it out loud
The course looks difficult, but you can take it step by step.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
take it step by step
deal with something gradually
“The course looks difficult, but you can take it step by step.”
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