English Expression · Intermediate
baby step
A small effort made towards the completion of a much larger task
Pronunciation: say baby step
Meaning
A small effort made towards the completion of a much larger task.
Example
Learning a new language is difficult, so we'll learn by taking baby steps.
Learning a new language is difficult, so we'll learn by taking baby steps.
Practice tips
- Practice baby step out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.