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go at one's own pace

[/ɡoʊ æt wʌnz oʊn peɪs/]
verb phrase
ir no seu próprio ritmo
1. To proceed or move at a speed that is comfortable or suitable for oneself, without being pressured or rushed by others
Don't worry about keeping up with the group; just go at your own pace.
Não se preocupe em acompanhar o grupo; apenas vá no seu próprio ritmo.
2. To complete a task or activity according to one's own schedule and speed, independent of external pressures
She prefers to study at her own pace rather than in a structured classroom.
Ela prefere estudar no seu próprio ritmo em vez de em uma sala de aula estruturada.
NYC Slang
do your thing at your speed / go at your vibe
Synonyms
at one's own speedin one's own timetake it easyproceed at a comfortable rate
Antonyms
keep up with the grouprushhurryrace against time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ir no seu próprio ritmo
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ir no seu ritmo
Informal, slightly shorter form commonly used in casual speech
Rio de Janeiro
ir na sua
Very informal, colloquial expression meaning to do things one's own way
Portugal
ir ao seu próprio ritmo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

march to the beat of one's own drum
take one's time
in one's own sweet time
slow and steady wins the race
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