slower than molasses

The phrase "slower than molasses" is an expression used to describe something or someone that moves very slowly. It compares the speed of an object or person to that of molasses, a thick and sticky syrup-like substance that flows extremely slowly. It implies a high level of sluggishness or lethargy.


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