At a snail’s pace

Pro Tip 1/3

Imagine a snail moving to understand how slow the pace is in real-life situations.

When in traffic, we were going at a snail's pace.

Pro Tip 2/3

'At a snail’s pace' often implies frustration or impatience with the slow progress.

I'm tired of this Internet connection; it's loading at a snail's pace!

Pro Tip 3/3

This phrase is typically used in casual or informal contexts, not in formal writing.

The checkout line was moving at a snail's pace.