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Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)

Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)
How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still widely used among younger generations, particularly in informal settings and on social media, where people often express how quickly time has passed when they're enjoying themselves.
Literal Meaning: The literal meaning of this idiom is that time moves quickly when you are having fun.
Actual Idiomatic Meaning: The actual meaning of this idiom is that time seems to pass quickly when you are enjoying yourself, and often unexpectedly so.
I was at the party for hours, but time flies when you're having fun!
I've been on summer break for what feels like a week, but time flies when you're having fun, right?

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