fly by

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Verb

fly by

1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see fly, by
2. (idiomatic) To pass or go past quickly, often without much interaction

   I like to sit and watch the world fly by.   The rest of the day flew by quickly.

Synonyms

• (pass or go past quickly) forthglide, go by, pass by; see also Thesaurus:pass by

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