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What does the Idiom took his time mean?

The idiom "took his time" means that someone did something slowly or leisurely, without rushing. It implies that they were not in a hurry and didn't feel pressured to complete the task quickly.

Here are some examples:

* "He took his time getting ready for the party." (He didn't rush and spent a while preparing himself.)

* "The waiter took his time bringing our food." (The waiter was slow in delivering the food.)

* "She took her time choosing the perfect dress." (She carefully considered her options and wasn't hasty in her decision.)

The idiom can also be used to mean that someone delayed doing something, often intentionally.

* "He took his time telling her the bad news." (He avoided telling her immediately and waited a while.)

* "The company took its time responding to our complaint." (They didn't respond quickly and delayed giving a solution.)

It's important to consider the context to understand the precise meaning of "took his time."

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