to have to do with: to have some connection with or relationship to Examples of TO HAVE TO DO WITH Once the drugs were delivered to Mick, I had nothing to do with them whatsoever. What does your suggestion have to do with our problem?

to take up: to begin to do or study, to undertake; to occupy space, time,or energy Examples of TO TAKE UP Prime Stage Theater’s offering takes up the challenge somewhat self-consciously. At 6-foot-3 he takes up nearly half of the room when he leans back in his chair.

little by little: gradually, slowly (also: step by step) Examples of LITTLE BY LITTLE Little by little, we built up our investment portfolio so we could have a good retirement. The old building was slowly falling apart, little by little.

to stop by: to visit or stop somewhere briefly in order to do something Examples of TO STOP BY   Stop by and learn how you might be able to make a difference for your neighbors. If we stop by the house at dinnertime, Mom says she’s already eaten and is full.

by oneself: alone, without assistance Examples of BY ONESELF He drove four hours to Los Angeles, by himself, for the audition. Frustrated with her useless team, Carol finished the project by herself.

at all: to any degree (also: in the least) Examples of AT ALL The kids were talking during the movie so I couldn’t understand at all what was going on. Can’t you figure out any way at all to complete the construction on time?