A1 Idiom خنثی

step by step

Gradually, one stage at time.

معنی

Doing something slowly, one part at a time.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In the US, 'step by step' is often used in self-help and productivity culture to emphasize that anyone can achieve big goals with enough persistence. In the UK, it is frequently used in professional and educational contexts to ensure that complex instructions are understood clearly. German culture values precision and planning; 'Schritt für Schritt' is a common phrase in engineering and technical manuals to ensure safety and accuracy. While the concept exists, the focus is often on 'kaizen' (continuous improvement), where 'step by step' is part of a larger philosophy of small, daily progress.

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Use it to reassure

If a friend is stressed, saying 'Just take it step by step' is a very kind and supportive thing to say.

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Hyphenate adjectives

If you use it before a noun, like 'a step-by-step guide', always use hyphens.

معنی

Doing something slowly, one part at a time.

💡

Use it to reassure

If a friend is stressed, saying 'Just take it step by step' is a very kind and supportive thing to say.

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Hyphenate adjectives

If you use it before a noun, like 'a step-by-step guide', always use hyphens.

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It's a universal concept

Most cultures have a similar phrase, so you can often translate it directly.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

To learn to play the piano, you must practice ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: step by step

The correct idiom is 'step by step'.

Choose the sentence that uses the phrase correctly.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: He did it step by step.

Only 'step by step' is the correct idiomatic form.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'This project is huge!' B: 'Don't worry, we will finish it ____.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: step by step

The phrase 'step by step' is the standard way to describe finishing a large project gradually.

Match the situation to the best advice.

You are teaching a friend how to use a complex app. What do you say?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Follow the guide step by step.

When teaching someone a complex task, 'step by step' is the most helpful and clear advice.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

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Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. جای خالی A1

To learn to play the piano, you must practice ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: step by step

The correct idiom is 'step by step'.

Choose the sentence that uses the phrase correctly. Choose A2

Which sentence is correct?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: He did it step by step.

Only 'step by step' is the correct idiomatic form.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'This project is huge!' B: 'Don't worry, we will finish it ____.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: step by step

The phrase 'step by step' is the standard way to describe finishing a large project gradually.

Match the situation to the best advice. situation_matching A2

You are teaching a friend how to use a complex app. What do you say?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Follow the guide step by step.

When teaching someone a complex task, 'step by step' is the most helpful and clear advice.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

12 سوال

No, the phrase is always singular: 'step by step'.

It is neutral. It works in both casual and professional settings.

You can use 'step by step' to imply slowly, but 'slowly' is also fine.

No, it is almost always used metaphorically for tasks.

Not really, because a race is about speed, not methodical steps.

Similar, but 'one by one' usually refers to items or people, while 'step by step' refers to a process.

Hyphens are used when the phrase acts as an adjective before a noun.

Yes, it shows you are organized and methodical.

Yes, it is very common in dialogue when characters are planning or teaching.

It can be, if you say 'Do it step by step.'

Usually, it's an adjective or adverb. You'd say 'a step-by-step guide'.

Yes, it's very common in casual texts.

عبارات مرتبط

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one step at a time

synonym

Doing things slowly.

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bit by bit

similar

Gradually.

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slow and steady

similar

Consistent progress.

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little by little

similar

Gradually.

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