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a watched pot never boils

alt. A process appears to go more slowly if one waits for it rather than engaging in other activity. prov. A process appears to go more slowly if one waits for it rather than engaging in other activity.

Usage examples of "a watched pot never boils".

It is said that a watched pot never boils, and that the main cause of impotence is the fear of impotence.