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take it slow vs take it slowly

Both 'take it slow' and 'take it slowly' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Take it slow' is more commonly used in informal situations and is a more casual way of saying 'take your time.' On the other hand, 'take it slowly' is more formal and emphasizes the gradual nature of the action.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 2349 views

take it slow

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to mean 'take your time.'

This phrase is used informally to advise someone to proceed at a relaxed pace or not to rush.

Examples:

When learning a new skill, it's important to take it slow and practice regularly.
After the accident, she decided to take it slow and focus on her recovery.
I like to take it slow on weekends and enjoy some leisure time.
Let's take it slow and enjoy the journey instead of rushing to the destination.
He prefers to take it slow in relationships and get to know the other person well.

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You said we could take it slow.
And Jordan was perfectly content to take it slow.
I'll take it slow on the way home.
You take it slow, Dad, like the doctor said.
But just, you know... take it slow when you show him the ropes.
Then decided to take it slow.
You better take it slow, Eddie.
You should take it slow. It's better.
And I know afterward, I said I wanted to take it slow, but I'm thinking maybe it's time we moved this thing along.
If you wanted to take it slow, you should have put Morley Safer on your list.
I thought we were going to take it slow.
Who you bare an uncanny resemblance to, but... still, I think we should take it slow.
No, you said to take it slow, and we all nodded.
I'm asking you to take it slow till we know more about her.
They say you got to take it slow first.
You know, I was trying to take it slow with Charlie because I value our friendship so much, but...
If she wants to take it slow at the start, then you really have got problems.
And we can take it slow and maybe just start with a first date.
Okay, you're putting too much pressure on yourself, and if you really like this guy, you should take it slow.

Alternatives:

take your time
proceed at a relaxed pace
go easy
take it easy
take things slowly

take it slowly

This phrase is correct and is used in more formal contexts to emphasize the gradual nature of an action.

This phrase is used formally to suggest a slow and deliberate approach to a task or activity.

Examples:

When teaching a new concept, it's important to take it slowly to ensure understanding.
The project requires attention to detail, so we need to take it slowly to avoid mistakes.
She decided to take it slowly with her new business venture to plan carefully.
In order to appreciate the beauty of the artwork, you should take it slowly and observe each detail.
The coach advised the team to take it slowly in the first half to conserve energy for the second half.

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Anyway, from now on take it slowly.
I'm not opposed, long as we take it slowly.
I just wanted to take it slowly, but I always thought it had potential.
To be honest, I'd love to have gone further, but I thought, no, this is special, let's take it slowly.
I suggest you take it slowly. No!
Just take it slowly, just... see where it leads.
It's alright, I can manage Take it slowly
Listen, we'll take it slowly.
We just need to take it slowly.
You must take it slowly.
You know, take it slowly.
I'll take it slowly.
Just... take it slowly.
We can take it slowly.
Listen, we'll take it slowly.
To take it slowly.
Now, take it slowly.
Take it slowly, Reda.
Take it slowly, now.
Take it slowly, my friend.

Alternatives:

proceed gradually
advance slowly
move at a leisurely pace
progress deliberately
take a gradual approach

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