mǎ​yǐ​kěn​gǔ​tou

to tackle a big task bit by bit

蚂蚁啃骨头 螞蟻啃骨頭 mǎ​yǐ​kěn​gǔ​tou
to tackle a big task bit by bit
Literally meaning "ants gnawing a bone," this describes pooling small amounts of energy or resources together to complete a difficult or massive task through persistent, steady effort.

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