make headway
US /meɪk ˈhɛdˌweɪ/
UK /meɪk ˈhɛdˌweɪ/

1.
membuat kemajuan, bergerak ke hadapan
to make progress or move forward, especially when it is difficult
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Despite the challenges, they managed to make headway on the project.
Walaupun menghadapi cabaran, mereka berjaya membuat kemajuan dalam projek itu.
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It's hard to make headway when you're constantly interrupted.
Sukar untuk membuat kemajuan apabila anda sentiasa diganggu.