time flies
idiomC
Time seems to pass very quickly, especially when you are having fun or are busy
- 1I can't believe it's already December; time flies!
- 2We were having so much fun that time flew by.
When you are enjoying yourself or keeping busy, hours and minutes go by fast. It feels like time is moving quickly. This is what people mean when they say "time flies". It's like you blink and suddenly a lot of time has passed.
Remember, "time flies" is a metaphor, not a literal statement about time actually flying. It's just a way to express how quickly time seems to pass in certain situations.
at the hospital
Unexpectedly Quick Shift
Rebecca
Wow, George, I can't believe our shift is almost over.
George
I know, Rebecca. It feels like we just started.
Rebecca
I guess time flies when you're busy helping patients.
George
Absolutely, it's been a whirlwind of a day.
at a café
A Swift Afternoon
George
I can't believe it's already 4 PM.
Lisa
I know, right? We've been chatting for hours.
George
Time flies when you're catching up with a good friend.
Lisa
Absolutely, it feels like we just got here.
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Similar to "time flies":
- 1time passes quickly
- 2time goes by fast