Maori - New Zealand - Maori
A bridge is crossed one step at a time in Maori.
A bridge is crossed one step at a time.
Meaning
Patient progress turns a large task into manageable movement.
Literal translation
Step by step, the bridge is crossed.
Usage example
The team finished the archive because a bridge is crossed one step at a time.
The work moved forward through steady steps.
Cultural context
A starter teaching idiom for patience and gradual progress in New Zealand.