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a watched pot never boils
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Definition of
a watched pot never boils
in English English dictionary
A process appears to go more slowly if one waits for it rather than engaging in other activities
things seem not to take as long if one occupies oneself while one is waiting (metaphorical idiom)
a watched pot never boils
Hyphenation
a watched pot ne·ver boils
Turkish pronunciation
ı wôçt pät nevır boylz
Pronunciation
/ə ˈwôʧt ˈpät ˈnevər ˈboilz/ /ə ˈwɔːʧt ˈpɑːt ˈnɛvɜr ˈbɔɪlz/
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a watched pot never boils
nebatat alimi, botanist
lit.
zigzag fence
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