Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-watched-pot-never-boils
Proverb
/ə wɔtʃt pɒt ˈnɛvə bɔɪlz/
Definition
This phrase means that if you wait anxiously for something to happen, it seems to take longer.
Examples
- When I was waiting for my exam results, I kept checking my email. It’s true what they say: a watched pot never boils.
- If you keep staring at the clock, time will feel like it’s standing still. A watched pot never boils!
Meaning
It suggests that when you are impatiently monitoring a situation, it appears to drag on, leading to frustration.
Synonyms
- Patience is a virtue
- Good things come to those who wait
- Don’t rush it
