Professional Ways to Say "at this rate"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "at this rate" with real scene examples.
At this rate, we're gonna be here for a long time.
It means the speaker thinks they will have to wait or stay somewhere much longer than they want.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone estimates that the current situation will last a long time.
Usage Scenario
Use this when complaining about a delay or long wait. It is informal spoken English.
Better ways to say it
We're gonna be here for a long time.
At this rate, we're gonna be here for a long time.
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