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Time flies so fast vs Time runs so fast

Both phrases are correct and commonly used to express the idea that time passes quickly. 'Time flies so fast' is a more common idiomatic expression, while 'time runs so fast' is also acceptable but it is not heard as often as the first phrase.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used to convey the idea that time passes quickly.

"Time flies so fast"

This phrase is an idiomatic expression used to describe the rapid passage of time.

Some examples from our editors:

  • I can't believe how time flies so fast when I'm having fun.
  • Time flies so fast when you're busy with work.
  • It feels like time flies so fast during the holidays.
  • Aug 21, 2024 ... r/HenryStickmin - Time flies so fast ! 1:11. 100 upvotes · 4 comments ...
  • Jun 27, 2024 ... 111 likes, 5 comments - etak_chen on June 27, 2024: "Time flies so fast! Happy 11th wedding anniversary to the man who stole my heart 16 ...
  • Nov 10, 2024 ... time flies so fast · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Jul 1, 2024 ... Time flies so fast! Tearing up as I watch my first born grow up before my eyes . Cherishing every precious moment #proudmom #growingup ...
  • Jul 13, 2022 ... Time flies so fast! It seemed like yesterday when I held you in my arms for the first time! You've grown more adorable and cooler than ever ...
  • "Time flies so fast" is correct, adhering to standard subject-verb agreement. Both expressions convey the same sentiment of time passing quickly.
  • Nov 12, 2014 ... Originally Answered: Why time flies so fast? ·. Why time flies so fast? Tempus fugit! True! As per me, this answer brings me to a milestone ...
  • Oct 5, 2009 ... My babies are 9 and 4 and time flies so fast. I was thinking the other day that the days are numbered when I won't be able to hold my 4 yr ...
  • Jul 27, 2020 ... Why time flies so fast? Time is not fast or slow . Time is relative. As Einstein ones explained how realativity works be it with time or ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • time passes quickly
  • time goes by so fast
  • time slips away so quickly
  • time zooms by
  • time rushes by

This phrase is also correct, but it is less common than 'time flies so fast' to convey the idea of time passing quickly.

"Time runs so fast"

This phrase can be used to describe the rapid passage of time, but it is not as idiomatic as 'time flies so fast.'

Examples:

  • I feel like time runs so fast when I'm with you.
  • Time runs so fast when you're enjoying yourself.
  • It seems like time runs so fast during the summer.
  • Nov 28, 2020 ... i love the game, but the time runs so fast, that it often feels so stressful. maybe you could give us an option in the settings, ...
  • May 28, 2023 ... 158 likes, 31 comments - janmichaelll on May 28, 2023: "🕰️ time runs so fast, I'm still the same Still searching for that feeling to when I ...
  • Apr 3, 2021 ... Time runs so fast and Aries season has arrived imperceptibly! Get a special coloring prediction for this zodiac sign!
  • Time runs so fast that we don't notice how fast our kids are growing up, and one day they don't ask us to play with them anymore. They have probably even ...
  • Time runs so fast Last weekend was DoKomi and yesterday I visited the Cosplay Day Vol 2 at Movie Park Germany. I had lots of fun but I'm very exhausted...
  • Mar 10, 2016 ... It looks like autumn has finally came to Paris. Time runs so fast and it's hard to believe that it's already October.
  • Dec 26, 2019 ... By the time Cobb finally finds Saito (after around fifty years, or maybe centuries because time runs so fast in limbo compared to other ...
  • Jun 16, 2020 ... Time runs so fast!!! One sister and two brothers portrait paintings, Large Pastel portrait of a baby boy, dressed in vintage baptism family ...

Alternatives:

  • time passes quickly
  • time goes by so fast
  • time slips away so quickly
  • time zooms by
  • time rushes by

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