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Zeit lassen

to take one’s time; to give someone time

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phrase Uncommon #13,563
to take one’s time; to give someone time Often used reflexively as sich Zeit lassen. The form changes with the subject and tense, as in Die haben sich Zeit gelassen.
GE: Die haben sich Zeit gelassen und alles in Ruhe erledigt.
EN: They took their time and got everything done without rushing.