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Explaining "Time flies"
Reviewed and edited by 
Lloyd Cooper 03/10/2024, 15:12
Lloyd Cooper 03/10/2024, 15:12English.me team member
What does it mean?
"Time flies" is a phrase used to express how quickly time seems to pass, especially when one is busy, experiencing enjoyable events, or looking back over past periods.
Tone
The tone of the phrase is often nostalgic or bittersweet, acknowledging the rapid passage of time that can feel surprising or wistful.
Origin
The phrase originates from the Latin saying "Tempus fugit," which means "time flees." It has been used in English for several centuries to convey the swift passage of time.
Examples of usage
- We must have been having fun because time flies when you're enjoying yourself.
- Looking at my children growing up, I realize how time flies.
- It's hard to believe we've been working here for a decade. How time flies!
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