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23 January
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Please show me example sentences with speed of molasses . Tell me as many daily expressions as possible.
Please show me example sentences with speed of molasses . Tell me as many daily expressions as possible.
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You should note that this is a simile.
Molasses are quite thick and so they don't run very fast.
That's why we can say "oh, our progress is as slow as molasses". Because molasses move slowly when your pour them.
Slow as molasses is the common expression.
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You should note that this is a simile.
Molasses are quite thick and so they don't run very fast.
That's why we can say "oh, our progress is as slow as molasses". Because molasses move slowly when your pour them.
Slow as molasses is the common expression.
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@beastgin Thank you so much for your detailed explanation👀💕 I'll try using that one!!
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Slow as molasses is a simile. “Is she ever going to get her homework done? She is as slow as molasses!”
Molasses is singular. It is a type of dark syrup.
Molasses is sweet.
Molasses is very dark brown.
Molasses has a lovely smell.
Molasses moves slowly.
Molasses is quite thick, so it moves very slowly when it is poured out of the jar.
Don’t pay any attention to the “es” ending. It is a singular noun.
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@poodles Thank you very much. This helps me for better understanding!!!
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