Headway vs. progress

[englishfan]

What is the difference between we are making headway and we are making progress? I appreciate your explanations. Thank you.
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Some people grin and bear it.
Others smile and change it.

[Mister Micawber]

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No difference in the action, but headway is used to suggest progress forward and against difficulties. Progress is also the more commonly used word in matters non-physical, I think.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber