slow but sure — If something or someone is slow but sure, they may take their time to do something, but they are reliable … The small dictionary of idiomes
slow but sure — ► slow but sure not quick but achieving the required result eventually. Main Entry: ↑slow … English terms dictionary
slow but sure — If something or someone is slow but sure, they may take their time to do something, but they are reliable. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
slow but sure — not quick but achieving the required result eventually a slow but sure increase in the price of gold … Useful english dictionary
slow but (or and) sure — not quick but achieving the required result eventually. → slow … English new terms dictionary
slow — ► ADJECTIVE 1) moving or capable of moving only at a low speed. 2) lasting or taking a long time. 3) (of a clock or watch) showing a time earlier than the correct time. 4) not prompt to understand, think, or learn. 5) uneventful; showing little… … English terms dictionary
slow — adj., adv., & v. adj. 1 a taking a relatively long time to do a thing or cover a distance (also foll. by of: slow of speech). b not quick; acting or moving or done without speed. 2 gradual; obtained over a length of time (slow growth). 3 not… … Useful english dictionary
slow and steady wins the race — Sometimes merged with slow but sure. 1762 R. LLOYD Poems 38 You may deride my awkward pace, But slow and steady wins the race. 1894 G. F. NORTHALL Folk Phrases 22 Slow and steady wins the race. 2002 Washington Post Book World 14 Apr. 4 In Gould’s … Proverbs new dictionary
slow — see slow and steady wins the race slow but sure … Proverbs new dictionary
sure — see slow but sure … Proverbs new dictionary
