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flies

/flaɪz/

The word "flies" can be either a plural noun (referring to insects) or a verb (the third-person singular form of "fly"). Be careful not to confuse the two based on the context of the sentence. When used as a verb for time ("Time flies"), it is an idiom meaning that time seems to pass much faster than usual because you are enjoying yourself.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is procrastinating on a term paper in the library while Leo is at home.

Chloe Smith

omg time flies when you're rotting in the library. i've done zero pages.

Leo Smith

skill issue lol

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Chloe uses the idiom 'time flies' to express how quickly time passes despite her lack of productivity. Leo responds with 'skill issue', a common gaming-derived slang term used to mock someone's incompetence or failure.

Meanings

noun

Small winged insects of the order Diptera, often known for being pests.

"The fruit flies were swarming around the overripe bananas."

verb (intransitive)

To move through the air using wings or mechanical propulsion.

"The eagle flies high above the mountain peaks."

verb (transitive)

To operate an aircraft as a pilot.

"She flies commercial jets for a major international airline."

verb (intransitive)

To move or pass very quickly.

"Time flies when you are having fun."

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