Slow boat to China meaning
What does the saying 'Slow boat to China' mean?
Idiom: Slow boat to China
Meaning:
This idiom is used to describe something that is very slow and takes a long time.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Nationality or ethnicity |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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