at this/that rate
at that rate
In that case. At that rate, we'll never make it on time! Tanya is busy all month. At that rate, we'll never see her.
See also: rate, that
at this rate
1. At this pace. Drive faster! At this rate, we'll never get there on time! It doesn't have to be perfect. At this rate, we'll frost one cupcake every hour!
2. If this situation persists. All of my friends are getting engaged, and I'm still single. At this rate, I'll be a bridesmaid at least 10 times before I get to be a bride.
See also: rate, this
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
at that rate
in that manner; at that speed. If things keep progressing at that rate, we'll be rich by next year. At that rate we'll never get the money that is owed us.
See also: rate, that
at this rate
at this speed; if things continue in the same way. (Usually of a pessimistic view.) Hurry up! We'll never get there at this rate. At this rate, all the food will be gone before we get there.
See also: rate, this
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
at this rate
Also, at that rate.
1. Progressing at this (or that) speed, as in At this rate we'll never finish in time. [Mid-1600s]
2. Under these circumstances, in that case. For example, At this rate they'll never settle their differences. [Late 1700s]
See also: rate, this
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
at ˈthis/ˈthat rate
(spoken) if the situation continues as it is: This traffic’s terrible. At this rate we’ll never get to the airport on time.See also: rate, that, this
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- at that rate
- at this rate
- at any rate
- in (just) a minute
- in (just) a moment
- in one go
- at one go
- at/in one go
- be off (one's) guard
- be on/off your guard