take time

1. idiom: An expression used to warn or caution someone.
   • Yu better take time before yu do wetin go make me slap yu.
     • You better be careful before you do something that’ll make me slap you.
   • I dey tell yu make yu take time, but yu dey do anyhaw.
     • I’m telling you to be careful, but you’re acting recklessly.

Synonyms

• mind yorsef