Meaning of the word "constant dropping wears away a stone" in English

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constant dropping wears away a stone

US /ˈkɑːn.stənt ˈdrɑː.pɪŋ werz əˈweɪ ə stoʊn/
UK /ˈkɒn.stənt ˈdrɒp.ɪŋ weəz əˈweɪ ə stəʊn/
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Idiom

persistence and steady effort can overcome even the most difficult obstacles over time

Example:
He didn't give up on his dream, knowing that constant dropping wears away a stone.
Learning a language takes years, but constant dropping wears away a stone.