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Time fly so fast vs Time flies so fast

It is important to make sure the subject (time) agrees with the verb (to fly). In this example, time is singular, so the verb must use the singular form flies.

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Time fly so fast

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

Subject-verb agreement:In this phrase, the subject, time,is singular (like he, she, or it), so it requires the singular verb, flies.

Preferred Form:
Time flies so quickly

  • Apr 6, 2015 ... nowhere does time 'fly' so fast compared with daily experience as when sitting and drinking and conversing with dear friends in an inn.
  • The way time fly so fast mi no wear no watch. Mi youth waan go school mi no have no cash. Mi insane like the mad man weh search the trash. Hey, mi black ...
  • Apr 9, 2015 ... 7 years ago @buzzworkers opened his first tumblr since then our music is hosted at http://t.co/JNp00WGv7A – enjoy ! time fly so fast ! Reply.
  • Everyone here has been so friendly and welcoming that it made time fly so fast, and your left with the feeling of wanting more, but then the departure ticket brings  ...

Time flies so fast

This phrase is correct.

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

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!
  • Aug 21, 2024 ... r/HenryStickmin - Time flies so fast ! 1:11. 100 upvotes · 4 comments ...
  • 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 ...
  • Aug 8, 2024 ... Time flies so fast when you're having fun with XG ... I went to see XG's concert in KL last night and what can I say? I had so much fun throughout ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • "Time flies so fast" is correct, adhering to standard subject-verb agreement. Both expressions convey the same sentiment of time passing quickly.
  • Oct 9, 2023 ... Why do I feel like time flies so fast and I am so pressured? Following up with a bit rant on what's happening on the next comment.
  • Apr 21, 2018 ... Thank you for stopping by – with love, pp x. Menu. Time flies so fast when you're having ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

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

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