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take it slow
[teɪk ɪt sloʊ]
verb phrase
ir com calma
1.
To proceed at a leisurely pace without rushing; to take one's time
After the injury, the doctor advised him to take it slow with exercise.
Após a lesão, o médico aconselhou-o a ir com calma nos exercícios.
2.
To begin a romantic relationship gradually without moving too quickly
They decided to take it slow and get to know each other first.
Eles decidiram ir com calma e se conhecer primeiro.
3.
To relax and not stress or worry excessively
Just take it slow and don't worry about the deadline.
Apenas vá com calma e não se preocupe com o prazo.
NYC Slang
chill out, take it easy, don't sweat it
Synonyms
take one's time
go easy
slow down
relax
not rush
Antonyms
rush
hurry
speed up
move fast
hustle
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ir com calma
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ir devagar
Alternative common phrasing
Rio de Janeiro
levar na manha
Colloquial variant meaning to take it easy
Portugal
ir com calma
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
take one's time
go at a snail's pace
no need to rush
easy does it
slow and steady wins the race
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