Time flies
English Idiom
Meaning: It feels like time passes very quickly, especially when you're engaged in something enjoyable or absorbing. Before you know it, hours, days, or even years have slipped by almost unnoticed.
Origin: The idiom 'Time flies' originates from the Latin phrase 'Tempus fugit,' which first appeared in the Roman poet Virgil's work, 'Georgics.' Over time, this expression was adopted into English, retaining its essence that time seems to move swiftly.
Examples
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As I was engrossed in my novel, I looked up to find that time flies, and it was already past midnight.
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During our road trip across the country, we realized that time flies when you're having fun.
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My grandmother often reminisces about her youth, noting how time flies and suddenly decades have passed.
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Working on the project was so engaging that time flies, and the deadline approached faster than anticipated.
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As we celebrated our ten-year reunion, we couldn't help but marvel at how time flies since our graduation.
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While watching the sunset, he reflected on his life's journey, acknowledging that time flies as seasons change.
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Preparing for the wedding was so consuming that time flies and the big day arrived in the blink of an eye.
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As parents, they often feel that time flies as they watch their children grow up so quickly.
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In the midst of a deep conversation with an old friend, they both realized how time flies and hours had passed unnoticed.
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She was so captivated by the museum exhibits that time flies and the closing hour came sooner than expected.
