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a watched pot never boils
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time seems to pass slowly when you wait and keep watching
A proverb said to someone who is waiting impatiently. Often shortened to 'a watched pot'.
In context
Stop checking your phone for the results: a watched pot never boils.
I know you are nervous, but a watched pot never boils, so go for a walk.
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