# Rome wasn't burned in a day

> English word · Proverb

## Definitions
1. 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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