The phrase "to take one's sweet time" means to do something slowly, often more slowly than necessary, usually without rushing. The structure is an idiom where "sweet" adds emphasis, implying a leisurely or unconcerned pace. It is commonly used in everyday speech, sometimes mildly critical, to describe someone who is deliberately or carelessly slow.

What does "to take one's sweet time" mean?

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to [take] {one's} sweet time

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Definitie en betekenis van "take one's sweet time"in het Engels

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