Don't rush me Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈɹəʃ/ /ˈmi

DOHNT RUSH mee

UK

dəʊnt/ /ɹˈʌʃ/ /mˈiː

DOHNT RUSH MEE

Definition

A phrase you say when you want someone to stop pressuring you to do something faster. It means you need more time to finish or decide.

Usage & Nuances

This is informal, commonly used when friends, family, or coworkers pressure you. Sometimes said with annoyance. Alternatives: 'give me a minute', 'let me think'. Not rude, but tone can make it sound irritated.

• Spanish: no me apures - no me apresures - no me presiones
• Portuguese (BR): não me apresse - não me pressione
• Portuguese (PT): não me apresses - não me pressiones
• Chinese (Simplified): 别催我 - 不要急着让我做
• Chinese (Traditional): 別催我 - 不要急著讓我做
• Hindi: मुझ पर जल्दी मत करो - मुझ पर दबाव मत डालो
• Arabic: لا تستعجلني - لا تضغط علي
• Bengali: তাড়াহুড়ো করো না
• Russian: не торопи меня
• Japanese: 急かさないで
• Vietnamese: đừng hối tôi
• Korean: 재촉하지 마
• Turkish: acele etme
• Urdu: مجھے جلدی مت کرو
• Indonesian: jangan buru-buru saya

Example Sentences

Please, don't rush me. I need more time.

basic

Don't rush me, I'm thinking about my answer.

basic

Mom, don't rush me. I'll be ready soon.

basic

Relax, don't rush me—I want to get this right.

natural

Don't rush me, I'll tell you when I decide.

natural

Ugh, don't rush me! You're making it harder to focus.

natural