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Definition pace yourself in British English

pace yourself phrase

phrase
1

to avoid doing something too quickly or doing too much at one time, so that you have enough energy left to complete an activity

Example

The exams last for several weeks, so pace yourself when you revise.

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Definition pace yourself in British English