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What does "take your time" mean?

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Rebecca

"Take your time" is an expression that means there's no need to rush or hurry. It is a polite expression used when the person being spoken to is completing a task. Ex: A: One moment, sir. I will give you your change. B: Take your time. Ex: There's no need to return the textbook to me right away. Take your time.

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