Idiom: Slowly, slowly catchy monkey
Meaning:
Also used as "Softly, softly, catchee monkey", this old Engllish proverb means that if do not rush or if you avoid being too hasty, then eventually you will achieve your goal - in other words, be patient.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Animals | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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