We're getting the work done, 'slowly but surely'.
Things are 'slowly' getting better.
working/talking/moving 'slowly'
(..) open the bedroom door, walk feet down and open the front door, all in seconds. - Could he have done it? - Sure. He walks slowly. He needed help into the witness chair. - You make it sound like a long walk. - For an old man who had a stroke, it is. - What are you doin'? - I'm gonna try it. (..)1957 12 Angry Men
(..) The seam of his jacket was split, under the shoulder. Did you notice that? I mean, to come into court like that. He was a very old man in a torn jacket. And he walked very slowly to the stand. He was dragging his left leg and trying to hide it, because he was ashamed. I think I know this man (..)1957 12 Angry Men