two steps forward and one step back
two steps forward and one step back
A period of progress that is followed by a regression or setback. I'm trying to finalize plans for the party, but with all these setbacks, it's been like two steps forward and one step back.
See also: and, back, forward, one, step, two
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- move forward
- be on a roll
- close a sale
- close a/the sale
- close the sale
- sale
- puff along
- stay at it
- keep at it
- Keep at it!