palmo a palmo

palmo a palmo(
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pahl
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. inch by inch
Reconquistaron su reino palmo a palmo a lo largo de varios siglos.They reconquered their kingdom inch by inch throughout several centuries.
b. bit by bit
El perro había sido maltratado durante años, y tuve que ganarme su confianza palmo a palmo.The dog had been maltreated for years, and I had to win his confidence bit by bit.
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