a watched pot never boils

(proverb) be patient, especially when you’re watching something


Example Sentences:

A: I can’t wait until I turn 18 and can start driving!
B: Come on, Jimmy. A watched pot never boils.

When Roberta was waiting for her friends to arrive at the airport, they took forever. When she looked down to check her cellphone, her friends were smiling at her. A watched pot never boils.

From the Blogs:

A watched pot does boil (Over)

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Similar idioms:

1. stir the pot
2. pot belly
3. the pot calling the kettle black
4. check out someone
5. show up
6. cool one’s heels
7. look on
8. check in