put one foot in front of the other

make headway

To progress; to move forward.

on the front foot

In a dominant position.

put one's best foot forward

To show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a f …

one step forward, two steps back

A situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developme …

inch forward

To move forward in a very slow, cautious, and careful way.

make one's way

To move forward, usually toward a destination or goal, physically or c …