What does "At this rate" mean?

if things continue like this

Synonym: if this continues Opposite: if things change

"At this rate" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

I mean, at this rate, even I wouldn't listen to me.

Emily in Paris S2E2

AT THIS RATE, WE'RE GOING TO BE SLEEPING IN THE YARD BY THURSDAY.

Gilmore Girls S1E13

At this rate, we'll be the only ones in our year without dates.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

At this rate we will never get to the falls!

Up

At this rate, in 50 or 60 years, you'll be rich.

Breaking Bad S1E1

At this rate, you'll be off probation before your second marriage.

Gossip Girl S2E15

At this rate, I'm gonna miss the first dance... at my wedding.

Modern Family S2E10

Dad, at this rate it'll take us three days just to get to the lake.

The Parent Trap

"At this rate" in TV shows & movies

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