To move forward, progress steadily.
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…