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A2 — Elementary Time & Life

Il tempo vola

Time flies

Literal Translation

"Time flies"

What it means

Said when time seems to pass very quickly, especially during enjoyable or busy moments.

Example in context

"Non riesco a credere che mia figlia abbia già diciotto anni — il tempo vola!"

"I can't believe my daughter is already eighteen — time flies!"

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