in one's (own) sweet time
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British pronunciation/ɪn wˈɒnz ˈəʊn swˈiːt tˈaɪm/
American pronunciation/ɪn wˈʌnz ˈoʊn swˈiːt tˈaɪm/
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as the pace one prefers, even though others expect one to act faster

What is the origin of the idiom "in one's sweet time" and when to use it?

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The idiom "in one's sweet time" originated in the early 19th century, and its origin can be traced back to the use of "sweet" as an adverb meaning "pleasantly, agreeably, or at one's leisure." It is often used when there is a sense of impatience or frustration with someone taking longer than expected to accomplish something.

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