pace

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CHANGE OF PACE,

KEEP PACE,

PUT THROUGH ONE'S PACES,

SNAIL'S PACE.

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set the pace

[set the pace] {v. phr.} To decide on a rate of speed of travel or rules that are followed by others. * /The scoutmaster set the pace so that the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

change of pace

[change of pace] {n. phr.} A quick change in what you are doing. * /John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

snail's pace

[snail's pace] {n.} A very slow movement forward. * /Time moved at a snail's pace before the holidays./ * /The donkey on which he was riding moved at a snail's […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

keep pace

[keep pace] {v. phr.} To go as fast; go at the same rate; not get behind. * /When they go for a walk, Johnny has to take long steps to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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