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in dribs and drabs in dribs and drabsPeriodically in very small amounts; bit by bit. Information was relayed to us in dribs and drabs, but it was hours before we got the whole story of what had happened. The return on your investment will come in dribs and drabs at first, but you'll see a more steady flow of income later.See also: and, drab, dribin dribs and drabsin small portions; bit by bit. I'll have to pay you what I owe you in dribs and drabs. The whole story is being revealed in dribs and drabs.See also: and, drab, dribin ˌdribs and ˈdrabs (informal) in small amounts or numbers: People started arriving in dribs and drabs from nine o’clock onwards. ♢ He paid back the money in dribs and drabs.See also: and, drab, dribin dribs and drabs mod. in small portions; bit by bit. I’ll have to pay you what I owe you in dribs and drabs. See also: and, drab, drib |