English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "time flies when you're in love" Mean?
Learn what "time flies when you're in love" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Time flies when you're in love.
This means time feels like it passes quickly when you are happy in love.
From Cleopatra, Episode 50
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is making a romantic observation about how time passes during love.
Usage Scenario
Use this as a romantic or sentimental line in casual conversation. It sounds natural, but it is more of a saying than a practical everyday sentence.
Better ways to say it
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Time flies when you're in love.
2
Time really flies when you're in love.
3
When you're in love, time flies.
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