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“Slow but sure”: meaning, origin and examples

Slow but sure

What it means

The phrase slow but sure means that although progress might be slow, it is steady and reliable, and will eventually lead to success.

Tone Reassuring

Where it comes from

The phrase likely evolved from the longer proverb Slow and steady wins the race, which is famously associated with Aesop’s fable The Tortoise and the Hare.

Examples

  • In building a successful business, it’s wise to be slow but sure rather than rush and make mistakes.
  • Her approach to learning the new language was slow but sure, ensuring that she truly understood each concept.

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