Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rome wasn't burned in a day

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.04 in modern English

Syllables: rome was-n't burned in a -day
IPA

33

Scrabble Score

21

Letters

3

Syllables

14

Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

It takes a long time to destroy something complicated or impressive.

Etymology

Modification of Rome wasn't built in a day in reference to the Great Fire of Rome.

Inflected Forms

Rome wasn't burnt in a day (alternative) Rome wasn't forgotten in a day (alternative)

Questions

What does rome wasn't burned in a day mean?: It takes a long time to destroy something complicated or impressive.
Where does rome wasn't burned in a day come from?: Modification of Rome wasn't built in a day in reference to the Great Fire of Rome.

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