at this rate

Also, at that rate.

1

Progressing at this (or that) speed, as in At this rate we'll never finish in time. [Mid-1600s]

2

Under these circumstances, in that case. For example, At this rate they'll never settle their differences. [Late 1700s]

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Words nearby at this rate

at the same time, at the top of one's lungs, at the wheel, at the worst, at this point, at this rate, at this stage, at times, at variance, at war, at will
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