a watched pot never boils

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Definition of a watched pot never boils in English English dictionary

A process appears to go more slowly if one waits for it rather than engaging in other activities

things seem not to take as long if one occupies oneself while one is waiting (metaphorical idiom)

Hyphenation

a watched pot ne·ver boils

Turkish pronunciation

ı wôçt pät nevır boylz

Pronunciation

/ə ˈwôʧt ˈpät ˈnevər ˈboilz/ /ə ˈwɔːʧt ˈpɑːt ˈnɛvɜr ˈbɔɪlz/