Congo - Brazzaville· easy· informal
aller au pas de caméléon
“to go at the chameleon's pace”
Meaning
To move very slowly
Explanation
In Congo-Brazzaville, this expression describes someone moving at the famously slow, deliberate pace of a chameleon, one careful step at a time.
Example
Avec cette chaleur, tout le monde va au pas de caméléon.
In this heat, everyone is moving at the chameleon's pace.
Origin
Chameleons are common in Central Africa and famous for their slow, measured gait. The expression is characteristic of Congolese French, where vivid animal imagery enriches everyday speech.
Where
Congo-Brazzaville
Source
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