Flash past
verb
To move very quickly past something or someone.
The car flashed past me at high speed.
Often appears as...
- car flash past
- runner flash past
verb
To occur or happen very quickly or suddenly.
The whole incident flashed past in a blur.
Often appears as...
- incident flash past
- events flash past
verb
To move very quickly past something or someone.
The car flashed past me at high speed.
Often appears as...
- car flash past
- runner flash past
verb
To occur or happen very quickly or suddenly.
The whole incident flashed past in a blur.
Often appears as...
- incident flash past
- events flash past
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Implication
Use 'flash past' to imply something moves so fast it's only briefly seen or noticed.
A hummingbird flashed past the window, almost invisible.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensory Rush
'Flash past' can describe a fleeting rush of sensory experiences, not just visible objects.
A sudden gust of wind with autumn leaves flashed past us.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
'Flash past' can metaphorically suggest any rapid transition, not only physical movement.
The final days before graduation just flashed past.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Implication
Use 'flash past' to imply something moves so fast it's only briefly seen or noticed.
A hummingbird flashed past the window, almost invisible.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensory Rush
'Flash past' can describe a fleeting rush of sensory experiences, not just visible objects.
A sudden gust of wind with autumn leaves flashed past us.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
'Flash past' can metaphorically suggest any rapid transition, not only physical movement.
The final days before graduation just flashed past.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Implication
Use 'flash past' to imply something moves so fast it's only briefly seen or noticed.
A hummingbird flashed past the window, almost invisible.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensory Rush
'Flash past' can describe a fleeting rush of sensory experiences, not just visible objects.
A sudden gust of wind with autumn leaves flashed past us.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
'Flash past' can metaphorically suggest any rapid transition, not only physical movement.
The final days before graduation just flashed past.
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