tempus fugit
The Latin phrase 'tempus fugit' translates to 'time flies' and is often used to emphasize the swift passage of time.
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Definition
B2General
(proverb, literary)A phrase indicating that time passes very quickly.
Example
- Looking back on the past year, I can't help but think, tempus fugit.
C1Reflective
(proverb, philosophical)Expressing the concern that one's limited time is being consumed by trivial matters.
Example
- She realized tempus fugit as she spent hours on social media instead of working on her goals.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tempus fugit":
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