without skipping a beat

Without slowing down, pausing, or losing one's place, especially in spite of a potential distraction or disruption. When his son-in-law staggered into the meeting reeking of booze, the boss continued his talk without skipping a beat.

See also: beat, skip, without

See also:

miss a beat
not miss a beat
not skip a beat
skip a beat
without missing a beat
recollect
re-collect
recollect (oneself)
bored to distraction
keep out from under feet

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