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slow going

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Definition of slow going

: a situation in which progress is slow
  • It's been slow going so far, but the project should speed up soon.

Word by Word Definitions

slow play

  1. : mentally dull : stupid

  2. : naturally inert or sluggish

  3. : lacking in readiness, promptness, or willingness

  1. : slowly

  1. : to make slow or slower : slacken the speed of

  2. : to go or become slower

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going play

  1. : an act or instance of going

  2. : behavior, actions

  3. : the condition of the ground (as for walking)

  1. : that goes

  2. : working, moving

  3. : living, existing

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