English Expression · Intermediate
take one's time
To go about something slowly and carefully or at one's own pace
Pronunciation: say take one's time
Meaning
To go about something slowly and carefully or at one's own pace.
Example
Take your time — there's no need to rush.
Take your time — there's no need to rush.
Practice tips
- Practice take one's time out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.