1. One thing at a time
   - bit-by-bit, in small stages, step-by-step, stepwise

1. A little bit at a time
   "the research structure has developed piecemeal"
   - little by little, bit by bit, in stages

See also: gradual

Encyclopedia: Piecemeal

• chicken Tetrazzini
• chicken wing
• chicken wire
• chicken yard
• chicken-breasted
• chicken-livered
• chickenfeed
• chickenfight
• chickenhearted
• chickenpox
• chickenshit
• chickeree
• chickpea
• chickpea plant
• chickweed
• chickweed phlox
• chicle
• chicle gum
• chicness
• Chico
• chicory
• chicory escarole
• chicory plant
• chicory root
• chicot