slow march
A progression or unfolding of events which occurs in an unhurried, steady, deliberate manner.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The slow march toward winter begins in late autumn.”
“The city council began the slow march toward new environmental laws by hosting a series of public meetings.”
“Historians often observe the slow march of technological progress, noting how small, incremental discoveries eventually transform the entire structure of human society.”
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do a slow burn
To experience a gradually increasing feeling of anger or frustration; to slowly burn.
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march to the beat of a different drum
To do things in one's own way regardless of societal norms and conventional expectations.
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slow burn
Something that emerges or unfolds slowly or gradually.
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slow off the mark
slow to act or react
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slow on the uptake
Of a person, slow to comprehend or process intellectually.
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slow study
One who takes a long time to learn or understand things; a slow learner.
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slow up
To slow; to slow down; to decelerate.
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slower than molasses
Alternative form of slow as molasses.
Last updated August 10, 2026