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slow off the mark — slow off the mark/blocks/informal phrase not reacting quickly to take advantage of a situation We have been slow off the mark in spotting this business opportunity. Thesaurus: to do something slowlysynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
slow — slow1 [ slou ] adjective *** ▸ 1 not fast ▸ 2 taking a long time ▸ 3 not intelligent ▸ 4 not busy/exciting ▸ 5 music: at slow speed ▸ 6 about (part of) road ▸ 7 clock: with earlier time ▸ 8 about film/camera ▸ 9 oven: at low temperature ▸ +… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
slow — I UK [sləʊ] / US [sloʊ] adjective Word forms slow : adjective slow comparative slower superlative slowest *** 1) a) a slow movement or action does not happen fast a long slow walk to the top of the hill A slow smile spread across her face. b)… … English dictionary
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