単語 "a watched pot never boils" の日本語での意味

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a watched pot never boils

US /ə wɑːtʃt pɑːt ˈnev.ɚ bɔɪlz/
UK /ə wɒtʃt pɒt ˈnev.ə bɔɪlz/
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慣用句

待つ身は長い

used to mean that time seems to pass more slowly when one is waiting for something to happen

例:
Stop checking your email every minute; a watched pot never boils.
1分おきにメールをチェックするのはやめなさい。待つ身は長いというでしょう。
I know you're excited for the party, but a watched pot never boils.
パーティーが楽しみなのはわかるけど、待つ身は長いものだよ。