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At a snail’s pace

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Imagine a snail moving to understand how slow the pace is in real-life situations. SlideWhen in traffic, we were going at a snail's pace.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
'At a snail’s pace' often implies frustration or impatience with the slow progress. SlideI'm tired of this Internet connection; it's loading at a snail's pace!
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Informal ContextPlay
This phrase is typically used in casual or informal contexts, not in formal writing. SlideThe checkout line was moving at a snail's pace.