to achieve something gradually and steadily
逐步而稳定地实现某事 (zhubu er wending de shixian moushi)
"He built his business brick by brick."
"他一点一点地建立了自己的事业。" (ta yidian yidian de jianli le ziji de shiye)
to accept something unpleasant and continue
feeling that you have done nothing wrong
news or gossip spreads among people
to walk away without purpose or direction
Taking an irreversible step with serious consequences.
to deviate from a prepared plan or speech