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to take one's sweet time
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to do something very slowly, often more slowly than necessary, sometimes to the annoyance of others
Idiom
Informal
What does "to take one's sweet time" mean?
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.
Examples
She's taking her sweet time getting dressed, and we're already late.
