Collocation
Take your time.
Don't hurry; proceed at your own pace.
Definition
'Take your time.' is a common English collocation. Don't hurry; proceed at your own pace.
take + possessive pronoun + time
“Please take your time answering the questions; there's no rush.”
Examples
- Don't worry about the deadline, just take your time with the report to ensure accuracy.
- The artist was advised to take her time with the intricate details of the sculpture.
- When learning a new skill, it's always best to take your time and master the basics.
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- He told his son to take his time deciding on a college major.
- We have plenty of food, so please take your time and enjoy the meal.
- The doctor reassured the patient, telling her to take her time recovering.
- Even though the exam was long, she decided to take her time on each question.
- You don't need to rush; just take your time and think carefully.
- The baker always takes his time kneading the dough to get the perfect texture.
- If you want to do it right, sometimes you just have to take your time.
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