Flash by

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verb

Happen quickly or suddenly, so that it seems to be over almost as soon as it started.

The summer holidays flashed by and it was soon time to go back to school.
Visual representation of "flash by" - Happen quickly or suddenly, so that it seems to be over almost as soon as it started.

Often appears as...

  • the year flashed by
  • the day flashed by
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Feeling of Surprise

Often conveys how time or events can seem to pass unexpectedly quick, surprising the observer.

Illustration for Feeling of Surprise
The magician finished his trick and the show flashed by in what seemed like seconds.
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Joyful Events

Used to express that enjoyable or exciting moments tend to feel shorter than they are.

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The kids were having so much fun, the afternoon simply flashed by.
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Narrative Transitions

Useful for quickly moving forward in time when telling a story without focusing on details.

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Months flashed by and before we knew it, we were graduating.
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