English Expression · Intermediate
slow burn
Something that emerges or unfolds slowly or gradually
Pronunciation: say slow burn
Meaning
Something that emerges or unfolds slowly or gradually.
Example
My own very personal journey into the deepest love of all – that of a parent for a child – was a slow burn. But it left me deeply connected to Milo in a way that I never imagined.
My own very personal journey into the deepest love of all – that of a parent for a child – was a slow burn. But it left me deeply connected to Milo in a way that I never imagined.
Practice tips
- Practice slow burn out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.