The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
painstakingly, fastidiously
(adverb) in a fastidious and painstaking manner; “it is almost a waste of time painstakingly to learn the routines of selling”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
painstakingly (comparative more painstakingly, superlative most painstakingly)
In a painstaking manner; very slowly and carefully.
Source: Wiktionary
Pains"tak`ing, a.
Definition: Careful in doing; diligent; faithful; attentive. "Painstaking men." Harris.
Pains"tak`ing, n.
Definition: The act of taking pains; carefulness and fidelity in performance. Beau. & Fl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 April 2024
(verb) reach, make, or come to a decision about something; “We finally decided after lengthy deliberations”
The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.