in dribs and drabs
US /ɪn drɪbz ænd dræbz/
UK /ɪn drɪbz ænd dræbz/
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sedikit demi sedikit, secara sporadis, terputus-putus
in small amounts or numbers at irregular intervals
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The donations came in dribs and drabs, making it hard to reach the target.
Donasi datang sedikit demi sedikit, sehingga sulit mencapai target.
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The audience arrived in dribs and drabs, so the show started late.
Penonton datang sedikit demi sedikit, jadi pertunjukan dimulai terlambat.