pace yourself
Meaning(s)
1. be careful not to do something too quickly
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Professional
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Social
How to Memorize
pace yourself to avoid exhaustion
Analysis
usually done to avoid something negative like fatigue or stress
Social Examples (Advance)
- I'm not going to eat my starter too quickly. I'm pacing myself because there are still three courses to come!
- It's a very long walk through that forest so you better pace yourself or else you will be exhausted.
Professional Examples (Advance)
- There's far too much work there to try and get done in a day. Pace yourself, take the weekend to finish it. I don't want you stressed out!