Can you give me examples of "How time flies"?

I can't believe how time flies when we're having fun. How time flies when you're busy with work! It's amazing how time flies when you're with good company. How time flies when you're enjoying yourself. Time really flies when you're not paying attention.

Which is correct:
"How time fly " or "How time flies"?

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How time fly

This phrase is incorrect. The verb form 'fly' does not match the subject 'time'.

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This phrase is not correct in English. When talking about the passage of time, the correct verb form to use is 'flies'.

How time flies

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. 'Flies' is the correct verb form to use when referring to the passage of time.

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This phrase is used to express how quickly time seems to pass. It is a common expression to remark on the swift passage of time.

Examples:

I can't believe how time flies when we're having fun.
How time flies when you're busy with work!
It's amazing how time flies when you're with good company.
How time flies when you're enjoying yourself.
Time really flies when you're not paying attention.

The correct phrase is 'how time flies'. 'Flies' is the correct verb form to use in this context when referring to the passage of time. 'How time fly' is incorrect as it lacks the correct verb form.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

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Which is correct: "How time fly " or "How time flies"?

How time fly

How time flies

Which is correct:
"How time fly " or "How time flies"?