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at this/that rate at that rateIn 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, thatat this rate1. 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, thisat that ratein 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, thatat this rateat 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, thisat this rateAlso, 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, thisat 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 |