take pains over something
- take pains over something
take pains over something
Fig. to deal with something with great care. (See also
take pains with someone or something.) •
She certainly takes pains over her work.
•
You will have to take pains over this if you want it to be done right.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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