step by step

Idioms and Phrases

By degrees, as in You'll have to go through this recipe step by step . This idiom transfers putting one foot in front of the other to other kinds of progress. [c. 1700]

Example Sentences

This is done through a step-by-step process in which local, state and federal governments assess damage and make sure they meet certain financial thresholds.

From Los Angeles Times

In your book, I love the "architecture of the banh mi" section, as well as some of the other super-detailed step-by-step visual breakdown pages.

From Salon

“And I was very mindful of the fact that I had not been a part of that sort of intricate step-by-step process in animation.”

From Los Angeles Times

For more details, check out PIRG’s step-by-step guide to credit freezes.

From Los Angeles Times

“The user uploads the video, and a step-by-step instruction guide is automatically created,” says Allen Yeung, Dozuki’s vice president of product.

From BBC