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Phrase: A watched pot never boils

Meaning: If you pay too much attention to something, it seems that the whole process takes longer.

Example:
-She has not arrived home yet. She has not even phoned.
-A watched pot never boils. Let's watch TV until she comes.

Subject: Concentration

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