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idiom expressing that gains are often offset by occasional losses; net progress is positive but slows due to setbacks.

Meanings

idiom expressing that gains are often offset by occasional losses; net progress is positive but slows due to setbacks.

Reforming the system is three forward one back — we fix several issues, then a new problem appears.

Synonyms

two steps forward, one step backone step forward, one step back (figurative)

Antonyms

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