take one's time
Synonyms
dally
putter
dawdle
wait
linger
loiter
procrastinate
dilly-dally
fall behind
potter around
hang back
foreslow
Antonyms
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When stalking one's prey, it is best to take one's time. Say nothing, and as sure as eggs he will become curious and emerge.
One needs to take one's time because good work takes time. But it must be worth the wait in the end.