a watched kettle never boils
English
Etymology
Refers to pre-electric kettles which were boiled over a fire.
Proverb
a watched kettle never boils
- Alternative form of a watched pot never boils
单词 | a watched kettle never boils |
释义 | a watched kettle never boils |
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