How to Pronounce "take your sweet little time"
expression
TAYK YOR / YUR SWEET LIH-tuhl TYM
TAYK YAW SWEET LIT-uhl TYM
Definition
To move or do something very slowly, often in a way that annoys others because you’re not hurrying at all. Sometimes used playfully or sarcastically.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈswit/ /ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /swˈiːt/ /lˈɪtəl/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK YOR / YUR SWEET LIH-tuhl TYM
UK
TAYK YAW SWEET LIT-uhl TYM
Listen in Context
Please don’t take your sweet little time; we have to go now.
He always takes his sweet little time getting ready in the morning.
Don’t take your sweet little time; we’re already late.
Sure, just take your sweet little time—it’s not like I’m waiting or anything!