We're getting the work done, 'slowly but surely'.
Things are 'slowly' getting better.
working/talking/moving 'slowly'
(..) - Alright, shitting brain ... - What you doin? Can you take him? Come on. No, no wait... Easy, slowly Fitz ... Easy. - I can't ... - Damn ... Shit, get this shit. - Wait, hold ... (..)2015 The Revenant