a snail's pace
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Meaning · English
An extremely slow speed.
Register: neutral
Sources & notes
Curated everyday-idiom list, site editorial 2026-07-30.
Common questions
What does “a snail's pace” mean?
An extremely slow speed.
Is “a snail's pace” formal or informal?
a snail's pace is generally neutral.