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EnglishLatin scriptExpression: Verified

Stay awhile that we may end the sooner.

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Patience and delayed outcomesReviewed 2026-08-24
Sense: Verified
Literal translation

Pause for a while so that we can finish sooner.

Natural translation

Pause for a while so that we can finish sooner.

Functional meaning

Says that a deliberate pause can shorten the whole task.

Usage context

Used when visible hurry in a piece of work is counterproductive.

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Historical period
Recorded from 1580, with related forms through 1859.
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  • English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases: A Historical DictionaryG. L. Apperson1929Dictionary

    Locator: p. 600, s.v. "Stay, verb", no. 5

    Recorded from 1580, with related forms through 1859.

    Claim: VerifiedHistorical or primary sourceAI data-completeness reviewer, 2026-08-24

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