Meaning of the word "make haste slowly" in English

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make haste slowly

US /meɪk heɪst ˈsloʊli/
UK /meɪk heɪst ˈsloʊli/
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Idiom

1.

to act with efficiency and care rather than with unnecessary speed, ensuring that a task is done correctly the first time

Example:
When dealing with legal documents, it is best to make haste slowly to avoid costly errors.
The surgeon told his students to make haste slowly during the delicate procedure.
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