"Rome wasn't burned in a day" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Etymology: Modification of Rome wasn't built in a day in reference to the Great Fire of Rome. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Rome wasn't built in a day}} Rome wasn't built in a day Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} Rome wasn't burned in a day, {{en-proverb}} Rome wasn't burned in a day
  1. It takes a long time to destroy something complicated or impressive. Synonyms: Rome wasn't burnt in a day
    Sense id: en-Rome_wasn't_burned_in_a_day-en-proverb-NP8aFLAT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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