Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Rome was not built in a day
Proverb
/roʊm wəz nɒt bɪlt ɪn ə deɪ/
Definition
A proverb that means that important things take time to achieve.
Examples
- “Learning a new language takes time; remember, Rome was not built in a day.”
- “Don’t rush your project; after all, Rome was not built in a day.”
Meaning
The phrase emphasizes that significant achievements require patience and consistent effort over a period of time.
Synonyms
- Good things take time
- Patience is a virtue
- Slow and steady wins the race
