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At a snail's pace Meaning in English

expression

ˈæt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsneɪɫz/ /ˈpeɪs
AT uh SNAYLZ PAYS
ˈæt/ /æɪ/ /sneɪlz/ /peɪs
AT uh SNAYLZ PAYS

التعريف

To move or progress very slowly, just like a snail moves at a very slow speed.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This is an informal expression, often used to complain about slow speed in work, progress, or movement. Collocates with verbs like 'move', 'work', 'go'. Sometimes used humorously.

جمل نموذجية

The traffic was moving at a snail's pace this morning.

basic

She finished her homework at a snail's pace.

basic

The line at the bakery moved at a snail's pace.

basic

My old computer loads websites at a snail's pace these days.

natural

The renovation is moving at a snail's pace—it feels like it'll never end.

natural

Don’t expect quick results—this process goes at a snail's pace by design.

natural