at this rate

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   used to say what will happen if a particular situation continues to develop in the same way

   Russell, at this rate, we'll never get to the falls.

   So at this rate

In the movies · 4

• Blalock: We're gonna run out of dogs at this rate, Vivien.Something the Lord Made2004
• Russell, at this rate, we'll never get to the falls.Up2009
• Be able to get all roof off and that at this rate.The Selfish Giant2013
• So at this rateFive Feet Apart2019
• Right. Be a bloody miracle at this rate.19172019
• At this rate, you'll be finished in about 20 years.Wild2014
• He's gonna bury me at this rate.Nebraska2013
• Kids? At this rate, we're not having any.25th Hour2002

From the same entry

• at any rate
• at a rate of knots
• the going rate

More idioms

• be flattered
• bridge the gap
• having said that
• kick the bucket
• the beginning of the end
• a dime a dozen
• a good bet
• at worst
• be honoured
• be in awe of
• be in the driving seat
• by hand