in dribs and drabs

Periodically in very small amounts; bit by bit. Information was relayed to us in dribs and drabs, but it was hours before we got the whole story of what had happened. The return on your investment will come in dribs and drabs at first, but you'll see a more steady flow of income later.

See also: and, drab, drib

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in dribs and drabs

in small portions; bit by bit. I'll have to pay you what I owe you in dribs and drabs. The whole story is being revealed in dribs and drabs.

See also: and, drab, drib

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in ˌdribs and ˈdrabs

(informal) in small amounts or numbers: People started arriving in dribs and drabs from nine o’clock onwards. He paid back the money in dribs and drabs.

See also: and, drab, drib

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in dribs and drabs

mod. in small portions; bit by bit. I’ll have to pay you what I owe you in dribs and drabs.

See also: and, drab, drib

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

do (one's) bit
do bit
do one's bit
do your bit
bit by bit
take a breath
a shade
a shade (something)
shade
chomp

References in periodicals archive

They start slow, the band wandering on in dribs and drabs, all wearing rather fetching navy blue suits, sans ties.

Review: Kylie Minogue delivers superb show at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade

Then football recently brought it in in dribs and drabs. Now, after finally agreeing to use it this coming season, the Premier League have agreed that some decisions that go to VAR will be shown on the big screens at the grounds.

Coventry fans left feeling BLUE over groundshare

Reassured by SWAT cops and PDEA agents, the neighbors began telling their stories in dribs and drabs. The tenants hardly went out, they taped the windows with manila paper.

Den and now

Trying to drive up New Hey Road during the time when the school is turning out is a nightmare as children talk to each other and use their phone whilst crossing the road in dribs and drabs. Motorists have no chance, crossings with lights would help both parties.

You say..

We are seeing, in dribs and drabs, some coming into Turkey, maybe trying to get back to us here." Those who have already returned from Iraq and Syria are believed to be under intense scrutiny from police and MI5 as the defeat of IS has led to fears of massive reprisals.

Hunt is on for British IS 'ghosts' Attack fears as 'hundreds off radar'

Wallace denied authorities had lost track of the "ghost" fighters, adding: "We are seeing in dribs and drabs some coming into Turkey, maybe trying to get back to us here."

Terror fears grow over jihadi 'ghosts'

Murray said: "Doncaster have had a lot of injuries and players coming back in dribs and drabs.

Crusaders challenged to keep on improving

You have to suspend your disbelief to accept that one group of boys, who appear in dribs and drabs, summoned by the conch shell blown by Ralph (Luke Ward-Wilkinson), have managed to hang onto their mortar boards.

Bleak vision of survivors at war full of dark energy

The structure doesn't work-the film tries to tell us the story of what happened in 1983 in dribs and drabs, through a reenactment that keeps getting interrupted by Petrov's significantly less interesting road trip.

The Man Who Saved the World

Nurses trickle into the meetings in dribs and drabs, listen and contribute with fervour, and then place their vote.

Abysmal voting turnout

But against Salford everything was individual and in dribs and drabs. When you do that you don't get anywhere.

Consistency is the key roars Port boss Carden; Southport

The Bank has offered us discounts of e1/422,000 and e1/466,000; these would not be deducted straight away from our highly inflated mortgages but essentially we would get it back in dribs and drabs over the remaining period of the mortgage.

Some banks have finally accepted responsibility for Swiss francs debacle

Gleneagles in dribs and drabs yesterday, with three days of official practice starting today, while Team USA touched down at Edinburgh Airport at 10am yesterday.

Ryder captain staying cagey

By adopting a controversial law on privatisation at the beginning of March, the Cypriot authorities paved the way for receiving these funds in dribs and drabs. Cyprus' aid plan runs until March 2016.

EUROGROUP OKAYS CYPRUS AID TRANCHE

At a dress rehearsal hours before last night's gig, Melissa, who wants to sing professionally, said: "We are really really excited because it has been done in dribs and drabs and it is going to just come together for this one per-formance.

X Factor star shines at gig in aid of teen cancer

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释义	in dribs and drabs in dribs and drabs Periodically in very small amounts; bit by bit. Information was relayed to us in dribs and drabs, but it was hours before we got the whole story of what had happened. The return on your investment will come in dribs and drabs at first, but you'll see a more steady flow of income later. See also: and, drab, drib Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in dribs and drabs in small portions; bit by bit. I'll have to pay you what I owe you in dribs and drabs. The whole story is being revealed in dribs and drabs. See also: and, drab, drib McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. in ˌdribs and ˈdrabs (informal) in small amounts or numbers: People started arriving in dribs and drabs from nine o’clock onwards. He paid back the money in dribs and drabs. See also: and, drab, drib Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary in dribs and drabs mod. in small portions; bit by bit. I’ll have to pay you what I owe you in dribs and drabs. See also: and, drab, drib McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: do (one's) bit do bit do one's bit do your bit bit by bit take a breath a shade a shade (something) shade chomp References in periodicals archive They start slow, the band wandering on in dribs and drabs, all wearing rather fetching navy blue suits, sans ties. Review: Kylie Minogue delivers superb show at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Then football recently brought it in in dribs and drabs. Now, after finally agreeing to use it this coming season, the Premier League have agreed that some decisions that go to VAR will be shown on the big screens at the grounds. Coventry fans left feeling BLUE over groundshare Reassured by SWAT cops and PDEA agents, the neighbors began telling their stories in dribs and drabs. The tenants hardly went out, they taped the windows with manila paper. Den and now Trying to drive up New Hey Road during the time when the school is turning out is a nightmare as children talk to each other and use their phone whilst crossing the road in dribs and drabs. Motorists have no chance, crossings with lights would help both parties. You say.. We are seeing, in dribs and drabs, some coming into Turkey, maybe trying to get back to us here." Those who have already returned from Iraq and Syria are believed to be under intense scrutiny from police and MI5 as the defeat of IS has led to fears of massive reprisals. Hunt is on for British IS 'ghosts' Attack fears as 'hundreds off radar' Wallace denied authorities had lost track of the "ghost" fighters, adding: "We are seeing in dribs and drabs some coming into Turkey, maybe trying to get back to us here." Terror fears grow over jihadi 'ghosts' Murray said: "Doncaster have had a lot of injuries and players coming back in dribs and drabs. Crusaders challenged to keep on improving You have to suspend your disbelief to accept that one group of boys, who appear in dribs and drabs, summoned by the conch shell blown by Ralph (Luke Ward-Wilkinson), have managed to hang onto their mortar boards. Bleak vision of survivors at war full of dark energy The structure doesn't work-the film tries to tell us the story of what happened in 1983 in dribs and drabs, through a reenactment that keeps getting interrupted by Petrov's significantly less interesting road trip. The Man Who Saved the World Nurses trickle into the meetings in dribs and drabs, listen and contribute with fervour, and then place their vote. Abysmal voting turnout But against Salford everything was individual and in dribs and drabs. When you do that you don't get anywhere. Consistency is the key roars Port boss Carden; Southport The Bank has offered us discounts of e1/422,000 and e1/466,000; these would not be deducted straight away from our highly inflated mortgages but essentially we would get it back in dribs and drabs over the remaining period of the mortgage. Some banks have finally accepted responsibility for Swiss francs debacle Gleneagles in dribs and drabs yesterday, with three days of official practice starting today, while Team USA touched down at Edinburgh Airport at 10am yesterday. Ryder captain staying cagey By adopting a controversial law on privatisation at the beginning of March, the Cypriot authorities paved the way for receiving these funds in dribs and drabs. Cyprus' aid plan runs until March 2016. EUROGROUP OKAYS CYPRUS AID TRANCHE At a dress rehearsal hours before last night's gig, Melissa, who wants to sing professionally, said: "We are really really excited because it has been done in dribs and drabs and it is going to just come together for this one per-formance. X Factor star shines at gig in aid of teen cancer
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