But the suggested steps, they say, fall broadly into two groups.

One step and then another, and I will not fall.

Such steps might fall short of a knockout blow to the Taliban.

As of 2007, the steps and gate to the hospital were still there but have fallen victim to neglect.

One step and he almost fell to the floor.

The first step, and already you've fallen fiat on your face.

A heavier step - and a sense of power - fell across the three.

Tom staggered half a step forward then fell back once more against the support of the door.

Two steps and he'd fall flat on his face.

We're likely to get to universal coverage more quickly a step at a time rather than in one fell swoop.