take one's time
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take one's time
verb takes one's time · taking one's time · took one's time · taken one's time
- To go about something slowly and carefully or at one's own pace. Take your time — there's no need to rush.
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To take more time to do something than is considered acceptable.
You sure took your time getting here!
Similar: dawdle, take too long, tarry
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verb go about something slowly and carefully
| Español | tomarse su tiempo |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 不着急, 慢慢来 |
| Français | prendre son temps |
| Deutsch | langsam angehen, sich Zeit lassen |
| Italiano | con comodo, prendersela comoda |
verb take more time to do something than is considered acceptable
| Español | tomarse su tiempo |
|---|---|
| Français | prendre son temps |
| Italiano | prendersela comoda |
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