slower than molasses
Definition of slower than molasses
US, informal
: very slow or slowly People have complained that the legislature is moving/working slower than molasses.
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slowplay slower
: mentally dull : stupid
: naturally inert or sluggish
: lacking in readiness, promptness, or willingness
: slowly
: to make slow or slower : slacken the speed of
: to go or become slower
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molassesplay
: the thick dark to light brown syrup that is separated from raw sugar in sugar manufacture
: a syrup made from boiling down sweet vegetable or fruit juice
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