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[set the pace] {v. phr.} To decide on a rate of speed of travel or rules that are followed by others. * /The scoutmaster set the pace so that the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[keep pace] {v. phr.} To go as fast; go at the same rate; not get behind. * /When they go for a walk, Johnny has to take long steps to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

pace

[pace] See: [CHANGE OF PACE], [KEEP PACE], [PUT THROUGH ONE'S PACES], [SNAIL'S PACE]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

change of pace

[change of pace] {n. phr.} A quick change in what you are doing. * /John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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