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Inch along

/ɪntʃ əˈlɔŋ/verb phrase
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To move very slowly and gradually, often with deliberate effort or due to obstacles; this phrase captures the frustration of incremental progress, commonly applied in everyday scenarios like traffic or more metaphorically in professional settings where tasks advance bit by bit despite challenges.

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