Did your manager request you to bring them a file? If they tell you there’s ‘no rush’ with it what do they mean? This pot unpacks the origin and meaning of this expression.
Meaning
The expression ‘no rush’ means that there is no deadline on a request, and you can take your time with it. Most people will use it to indicate that a task is important, but not urgent.
No rush means that you don’t have to take immediate action on the request, and you can complete what you’re doing before moving on to the other persons request. It can refer to completing tasks at work or at home, and actions like driving, walking, and eating.
Example Usage
“Are you ready to leave for the beach? We should probably take a slow drive there in this weather. There’s no rush to get there anyway.”
“Why are you shoveling your food down your throat as if you have someplace to be? Take your time and chew your food. There’s no rush, is there?
“There’s no rush to get to the airport, all the flights are delayed, and we’re only boarding in seven hours.”
“Take it easy. There’s no rush with this. Why are you trying to do everything so quickly? Being in a rush means you’ll make mistakes, and we can’t afford that with this project.”
Origin
Language experts are at a loss to explain the origin of the expression ‘no rush.’ No written evidence suggests when the phrase first appears in language and conversation. However, some experts believe the term comes from the 1980s.
It was a common phrase in America and spread worldwide as media like movies and TV shows adopted it. Today, it’s a common phrase used in English-speaking countries around the globe.
Phrases Similar to No Rush
- No stress.
- No deadline.
- Take it easy.
Phrases Opposite to No Rush
- Immediate action.
- As soon as possible (ASAP).
What is the Correct Saying?
- Don’t rush.
Ways People May Say No Rush Incorrectly
The phrase ‘no rush’ means you need to complete a task, but there is no urgency. It doesn’t describe the sensation of experiencing a ‘rush’ from standing up to fast or using illicit substances, like ecstasy.
Acceptable Ways to Phrase No Rush
You can use ‘no rush’ when you want to tell someone that there is no impending deadline they need to meet. The phrase suits social and professional situations. Use it at work to describe how there’ is ‘no rush to finish a project because the client doesn’t have a specific deadline or they value quality work over turnaround time.
You can use it at home to describe how there’s no rush to complete a task, like driving to your vacation home. You can use ‘no rush’ when you want to tell someone to calm down and relax. It’s way of telling someone there is no urgency in the situation, and they need to stop acting so anxious.