a watched pot never boils »
A process appears to go more slowly if one waits for it rather than engaging in other activities.
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bogged down »
Stuck; mired, as in detail, difficulty; delayed or made slower.
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clue stick »
A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.
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dead weight »
That which is useless or excess; that which slows something down.
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dim bulb »
A person who is slow-witted.
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do a slow burn »
To experience a gradually increasing feeling of anger or frustration.
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drag »
To act or proceed slowly or without enthusiasm; to be reluctant.
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drag »
To move slowly.
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drag one's feet »
To procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.
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draw on »
To advance, continue; to move or pass slowly or continuously, as under a pulling force.
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drip »
To leak slowly.
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easy does it »
Relax; do something gently, lightly or carefully; slow down; calm down.
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filter down »
Of a liquid; to move slowly down to lower substrate levels.
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filter down »
Of information, or resources; to move slowly down to lower levels of an organisation, or population.
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gapers' block »
A traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.
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