Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
something-is-like-watching-paint-dry
idiomatic expression
/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪz laɪk ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ peɪnt draɪ/
Definition
A phrase used to describe an activity or event that is extremely boring or devoid of excitement.
Examples
- Waiting in line at the DMV was like watching paint dry.
- The lecture was so dull that it felt like watching paint dry.
- Trying to get my dog to fetch was a task that was like watching paint dry.
Meaning
When someone says that something is like watching paint dry, they imply that it is tedious and uninteresting, often used to refer to dull situations.
Synonyms
- Extremely boring
- Monotonous
- Exceedingly dull
- Tedious
