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at one's own speed

[/æt wʌnz oʊn spiːd/]
adverbial phrase
no seu próprio ritmo
1. at a pace or rate determined by oneself, without external pressure or constraints
You can complete the online course at your own speed.
Você pode completar o curso online no seu próprio ritmo.
2. at a comfortable or preferred tempo without rushing
The instructor allowed students to work at their own speed during the exercise.
O instrutor permitiu que os alunos trabalhassem no seu próprio ritmo durante o exercício.
Synonyms
at one's own paceat one's leisureat one's conveniencein one's own time
Antonyms
under pressurein a rushat breakneck speedhurriedly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
no seu próprio ritmo
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
no seu ritmo
slightly more abbreviated form
Portugal
ao seu próprio ritmo
Portuguese preference for 'ao' instead of 'no'

Related Idioms & Phrases

take it slow
no rush
in your own time
march to the beat of your own drum
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