Flash by
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.
Often appears as...
- the year flashed by
- the day flashed by
verb
Move very quickly past someone or something, in a way that only gives them a chance to have a very quick look at it.
The cyclist flashed by so quickly that I barely had a chance to see him.
Often appears as...
- flash by in a blur
- flash by in an instant
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.
Often appears as...
- the year flashed by
- the day flashed by
verb
Move very quickly past someone or something, in a way that only gives them a chance to have a very quick look at it.
The cyclist flashed by so quickly that I barely had a chance to see him.
Often appears as...
- flash by in a blur
- flash by in an instant
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Feeling of Surprise
Often conveys how time or events can seem to pass unexpectedly quick, surprising the observer.
The magician finished his trick and the show flashed by in what seemed like seconds.
Pro Tip 2/3Joyful Events
Used to express that enjoyable or exciting moments tend to feel shorter than they are.
The kids were having so much fun, the afternoon simply flashed by.
Pro Tip 3/3Narrative Transitions
Useful for quickly moving forward in time when telling a story without focusing on details.
Months flashed by and before we knew it, we were graduating.
Pro Tip 1/3Feeling of Surprise
Often conveys how time or events can seem to pass unexpectedly quick, surprising the observer.
The magician finished his trick and the show flashed by in what seemed like seconds.
Pro Tip 2/3Joyful Events
Used to express that enjoyable or exciting moments tend to feel shorter than they are.
The kids were having so much fun, the afternoon simply flashed by.
Pro Tip 3/3Narrative Transitions
Useful for quickly moving forward in time when telling a story without focusing on details.
Months flashed by and before we knew it, we were graduating.
Pro Tip 1/3Feeling of Surprise
Often conveys how time or events can seem to pass unexpectedly quick, surprising the observer.
The magician finished his trick and the show flashed by in what seemed like seconds.
Pro Tip 2/3Joyful Events
Used to express that enjoyable or exciting moments tend to feel shorter than they are.
The kids were having so much fun, the afternoon simply flashed by.
Pro Tip 3/3Narrative Transitions
Useful for quickly moving forward in time when telling a story without focusing on details.
Months flashed by and before we knew it, we were graduating.
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