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take one's sweet little time

idiom

To take a very long time; to be too slow or leisurely in getting something done.


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  1. 01

    a little bird told me

    I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.

  2. 02

    a little bit of bread and no cheese

    Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).

  3. 03

    a little from column A, a little from column B

    A combination of two factors or reasons.

  4. 04

    a little of something goes a long way

    Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

  5. 05

    a week is a long time in politics

    In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.

  6. 06

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  7. 07

    about time

    Far past the desired time.

  8. 08

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

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