The long line of cars began to inch forward.
inch forward
idiomTo move forward in a very slow, cautious, and careful way.
Traffic was so heavy that we could only inch forward for the entire hour.
Despite the treacherous terrain and the blinding storm, the exhausted explorers continued to inch forward toward their distant base camp.
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bring forward
To call up for consideration.
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carry forward
To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.
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come forward
To offer help or information, especially about a crime.
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every inch
Totally, completely.
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give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
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inch along
To move slowly or to make progress gradually, bit by bit.
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inch away
To begin to change one's position on a topic; to subtly distance oneself from previous associates, ideas, etc.
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inch back
To move something backward by a very small amount, often in a slow and gradual way.