A Watched Pot Never Boils
When you wait, time seems infinitely long to you.
The liquid in an observed pot (over which you keep watch) never boils.
Watch [wɔtʃ]:
- Watch (pocket watch, wristwatch).
- Observe, watch, keep guard.
- Keep vigil (over), stay awake, be alert.
- Expect, wait (and with for).
- Watch (television).
Pot [pɔt]:
- Pot, pan, vessel.
- Saucepan, kettle, coffee pot.
- informal Sum / Heap of money.
Never ['nevə] – never, not ever.
Boil [bɔil] – boil, heat to boiling point (and figuratively), become turbulent, seethe.
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