Tick by

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verb

To pass, as in time. It means that the time is going slowly, and every second or minute is passing like an individual tick of a clock.

As the lecture went on, the minutes just seemed to tick by.
Visual representation of "tick by" - To pass, as in time. It means that the time is going slowly, and every second or minute is passing like an individual tick of a clock.

Often appears as...

  • hours tick by
  • minutes tick by
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Subjective Feeling

Indicates a personal perception of time; may feel fast or slow to different people.

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Class ends in 5 minutes, but they just tick by so slowly!
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Monotonous Events

Used for events or situations lacking variety where time seems to drag.

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With each dull chapter she read, the seconds ticked by.
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Quiet Observation

Suggests moments where one is passively waiting or watching something.

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Sitting on the porch, he watched the day tick by.
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