English Explanatory Dictionary

Rome wasn't burned in a day

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. It takes a long time to destroy something complicated or impressive.

Word forms

Rome wasn't burned in a day Rome wasn't burnt in a day Rome wasn't forgotten in a day

Etymology

Modification of Rome wasn't built in a day in reference to the Great Fire of Rome.

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