by degrees
US /baɪ dɪˈɡriːz/
UK /baɪ dɪˈɡriːz/

1.
sedikit demi sedikit, secara bertahap
gradually; little by little
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The patient's health improved by degrees.
Kesehatan pasien membaik sedikit demi sedikit.
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They learned the new language by degrees.
Mereka belajar bahasa baru sedikit demi sedikit.