slower than molasses
Alternative form of slow as molasses.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“My old computer is slower than molasses.”
“The line at the post office was moving slower than molasses, so I decided to come back later.”
“The bureaucratic process proved to be slower than molasses, frustrating the investors who expected a much swifter resolution to their application.”
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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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slow burn
Something that emerges or unfolds slowly or gradually.
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slow march
A progression or unfolding of events which occurs in an unhurried, steady, deliberate manner.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026