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"Time flies so fast" vs "Time flied so fast"

The correct phrase is 'time flies so fast.' 'Flies' is the correct present tense form of the verb 'fly' in this context. 'Flied' is not a correct form of the verb 'fly' to use in this context.

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

Time flies so fast

This is correct

This is a common idiom used in English to indicate that time seems to pass more quickly in certain situations.

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Preferred Form:
Time flies so quickly


Some examples from our editors:

  • Time flies so fast when you're having fun!
  • It's been so long since I've seen you -- I can't believe how fast the time flies!
  • My baby is already starting school; time flies so fast!

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Time flies quickly.
  • The time has flown.
  • Time really flies.
  • The years have passed quickly.

Time flied so fast

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • time flew so fast
  • time has flown so fast
  • time has been flying so fast
  • time is flying so fast
  • time will fly so fast

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