To gain ground

Related to To gain ground: let up, rub off, push through, take for granted, turn out to be

	to make progress; to advance in any undertaking; to prevail; to acquire strength or extent.
	To advance; to proceed forward in conflict; as, an army in battle gains ground.
	To obtain an advantage; to have some success; as, the army gains ground on the enemy.
	To gain credit; to become more prosperous or influential.