by degrees
US /baɪ dɪˈɡriːz/
UK /baɪ dɪˈɡriːz/
1.
gradualmente, poco a poco
gradually; little by little
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The patient's health improved by degrees.
La salud del paciente mejoró gradualmente.
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They learned the new language by degrees.
Aprendieron el nuevo idioma poco a poco.