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Time has flown by so fast vs Time has flown so fast

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They communicate the notion that time has elapsed rapidly. The difference lies in the inclusion of the preposition 'by' in the first phrase, which adds a slight emphasis on the process of time passing.
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Time has flown by so fast

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It emphasizes the process of time passing quickly.

This phrase is used to express that time has passed quickly. The addition of 'by' adds a slight emphasis on the process of time passing.

Examples:

  • Time has flown by so fast that I can't believe it's already midnight.
  • The year has flown by so fast, I feel like I just started my new job yesterday.
  • Dec 23, 2020 ... I can't believe time has flown by so fast. I've been in constant awe and wonder during this entire pregnancy - from hearing the heartbeat for ...
  • Nov 20, 2023 ... susannakravchenkov on November 20, 2023: "Time has flown by so fast! And I can't believe that I'm going to be a mom of two under two in a ...
  • Feb 10, 2024 ... Mercy Walktin turned 11 months old on February 1st!! Time has flown by so fast!! She is on the go and getting into everything!
  • How does it feel to be (almost) half-way through your intern year? Levi with family. It's a wild feeling. I'm still not sure how time has flown by so fast. On ...
  • Hard to believe all that time has flown by so fast. It would be nice to hear from some of the other old timers (aiauer@aol.com). I hesitate to name anyone ...
  • The time has flown by so fast! Five concerts of the tour are already done and we have had such a great time and warm welcome in Sweden We are...
  • Sep 11, 2022 ... Time has flown by so fast - I finished my MBA at the University of San Diego! I learned so much and enjoyed all my classes!
  • Dec 23, 2016 ... Time has flown by so fast, it's hard to believe we've already completed one year since last Christmas and it seems like we've just ...
  • Mar 10, 2024 ... My time at Gucci is coming to an end this week. Time has flown by so fast. I had the opportunity to develop a team and a function - a first of its kind in the ...

Alternatives:

  • time has flown so fast
  • time has passed so quickly
  • time has gone by so fast
  • time has raced by so quickly
  • time has zipped by so fast

Time has flown so fast

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It conveys the idea that time has passed quickly.

This phrase is used to express that time has passed quickly. It conveys the idea that time has flown by quickly.

Examples:

  • Time has flown so fast this year, I can't believe it's already December.
  • The weekend has flown so fast, I wish it could last longer.
  • Jul 22, 2023 ... 467 likes, 9 comments - talietea on July 22, 2023: "Time has flown so fast since this con Now my due date is here the clocks have stopped ...
  • Feb 21, 2023 ... Time has flown so fast - It's been five years since I joined Excelra and relocated to India from the US! I've learned a lot in these five ...
  • Apr 1, 2023 ... 2508 likes, 86 comments - rayad51 on April 1, 2023: "It's been a good ride and the time has flown so fast I just wanna say Happy Anniversary ...
  • Nov 29, 2016 ...Time has FLOWN so fast”. Related questions. Are these sentences correct? "What have you done (in) all this time?" "What did you do (in) all ...
  • Feb 8, 2018 ... Although she is not a Lil girl anymore, she will ALWAYS be my babygirl. Sooo hard to believe time has flown so fast. I'm so proud of you babygirl.
  • Feb 10, 2022 ... ... time has flown so fast, I miss a lot of opportunity to bond through breastfeeding. I felt horrible and been in this funk since last weekend ...
  • Jul 29, 2022 ... Sadly, time has flown so fast, and I missed my cousins- we haven't been in touch since then. My Birthday! – May 15, 2022. I've been dreading ...
  • Jan 12, 2020 ... Inspiration My son Zackary just turned 9 (which is crazy to me how time has flown so fast!). For the past year, he's been obsessed with ...
  • Sep 18, 2019 ... I can't believe time has flown so fast, it feels like we just booked the tickets yesterday! I cannot wait– but man, has it been a CRAZY few ...
  • Jan 17, 2014 ... Time has flown so fast, and you have grown into a naug...

Alternatives:

  • time has flown by so fast
  • time has passed so quickly
  • time has gone by so fast
  • time has raced by so quickly
  • time has zipped by so fast

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