slow as molasses in January

English

Alternative forms

• like molasses in January, slow as molasses, slower than molasses in January

Etymology

Since molasses is a fluid of high viscosity that might be expected to move particularly slowly in cold weather in January.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

slow as molasses in January

1. (simile) Extremely slow.

Synonyms

• slow as a snail
• snail's pace