take (something) slow
To proceed, progress, or navigate (through some course, action, or activity) in a slow, careful, measured way. These narrow trails can be treacherous, so let's just take it slow. We were both just recently divorced, so we're taking the relationship slow for now. I know you're taking the negotiations slow so that there aren't any mistakes, but my client really can't afford to wait any longer for this deal to be completed.
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