English Explanatory Dictionary

watch paint dry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To watch something that has virtually no movement, hence, something very boring.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-watch paint dry.wav

Word forms

watch paint dry watches paint dry watching paint dry watched paint dry

Synonyms

watch grass grow
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