by little and little
Meaning
by little and little
(dated) A small amount at a time; little by little.
Synonyms
Examples
He that avoideth not small faults, by little and little falleth into greater.
Deviation from either truth or duty is a downward path, and none can say where the descent will end. – 'He that despiseth small things shall fall by little and little.
Riches amassed in haste will diminish, but those collected by little and little will multiply.