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Phil
Yes, that's right – listen to these examples.

Examples
It's nice to be recognised with this award. I've spent years building up my career brick-by-brick.

The historic building was moved brick-by-brick to the museum.

I thought I was well-prepared, but the professor pulled my argument apart brick-by-brick.

Feifei
You’re listening to Authentic Real English from BBC Learning English, and we are learning the
expression ‘brick by brick, which is a way to refer to something done carefully and gradually.

Phil
As well as the idea of something done carefully and gradually, it often suggests that something is
the result of hard work.

Feifei
It someone says that they have built their success brick-by-brick, they are likely to be proud of
the effort that they've made.

Phil
We've come to the end of this episode, but we'll be back soon to help you build your knowledge
of English, brick-by-brick!

Feifei
See you next time!

Phil
Bye!