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time flies
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from time to time
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now and again
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about time
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at one time
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the last minute
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in retrospect
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to look back
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for the time being
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punctuality
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punctual
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virtue
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day-to-day
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hindsight
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vivid
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to recall
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recollection
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extraordinary
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incredible
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unforgettable
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to slip
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to land
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inch
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to stick
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broadly speaking
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generally
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on the whole
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lasting
29-
vague
time flies
time flies
Mondata
uk flag
/tˈaɪm flˈaɪz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

used to convey the idea that time passes quickly or seems to move swiftly

What is the origin of the idiom "time flies" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "time flies" can be traced back to ancient Latin literature, specifically to the phrase "tempus fugit," meaning "time flees" or "time flies." This expression reflects the universal human experience of time passing swiftly and is found in various literary works throughout history. The concept of time flying has been a recurring theme in philosophical and poetic discourse, emphasizing the transient nature of moments and the swift passage of time. Over centuries, the sentiment has been carried forward and translated into different languages, becoming a widely used and recognized expression to convey the perception that time seems to move quickly, especially during enjoyable or memorable experiences

from time to time
from time to time
határozószó
uk flag
/fɹʌm tˈaɪm tə tˈaɪm/
(időnként)

(időnként)

néha

Collocation

without a fixed schedule or pattern

now and again
now and again
kifejezés
uk flag
/nˈaʊ ænd ɐɡˈɛn/
N/A

N/A

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

(about|high) time
about time
kifejezés
uk flag
/ɪt biː ɐbˌaʊt hˈaɪ tˈaɪm/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

What is the origin of the idiom "about time" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "about time" can be traced back to the Middle English period, where the word "about" was used to mean "concerning" or "regarding." The use of "about" in this manner can be seen in expressions like "about that matter" or "about this issue." In this phrase, the emphasis is on the passage of time and the feeling of it being an appropriate or overdue moment for a particular event or action. It is commonly used in informal conversations, casual writing, and even in more formal settings.

at one time
határozószó
uk flag
/æt wˈʌn tˈaɪm/
(valamikor)

(valamikor)

egyszer

at a specific point or period in the past

the last minute
the last minute
kifejezés
uk flag
/ðə lˈæst mˈɪnɪt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

the final moment or deadline to do something

What is the origin of the idiom "the last minute" and when to use it?

The idiom "the last minute" originated from the concept of time management and deadlines, emphasizing the urgency and pressure felt as a task or decision needs to be completed within the remaining time. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it has become a widely used expression in English around the 19th century. It is often used to highlight the significance of time and the need for efficiency.

in retrospect
határozószó
uk flag
/ɪn ɹˌɛtɹoʊspˈɛkt/
(utólagos nézőpontból)

(utólagos nézőpontból)

visszatekintve

Collocation

used to reconsider something after gaining more information or experience

to look back
to look back
ige
uk flag
/lˈʊk bˈæk/
(emlékezik)

(emlékezik)

visszatekint

to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions

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Kifejezés Állapota
inseparable
kifejezés igéje
look
kifejezés partikula
back
for the time being
for the time being
határozószó
uk flag
/fɚðə tˈaɪm bˈiːɪŋ/
(ideiglenesen)

(ideiglenesen)

pillanatnyilag

Collocation

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

punctuality
punctuality
Főnév
p
p
u
ə
n
n
c
k
t
ʧ
ua
l
l
i
ɪ
t
t
y
i
(precizitás)

(precizitás)

időben lévő

the habit or characteristic of being consistently on time

tardiness
punctual
punctual
melléknév
p
p
u
ʌ
n
n
c
k
t
ʧ
ua
l
l
(időben)

(időben)

pontos

happening or arriving at the time expected or arranged

unpunctual
virtue
Főnév
v
v
i
ɜ
r
r
t
ʧ
ue
u
(erős érték)

(erős érték)

erény

any admirable quality or attribute

demerit
day-to-day
határozószó
uk flag
/ˈdeɪtuˌdeɪ/
(napi szinten)

(napi szinten)

napirendről napira

in a manner that happens or is considered on a daily basis

hindsight
Főnév
h
h
i
n
n
d
s
s
i
gh
t
t
(távlat)

(távlat)

visszatekintés

the ability to comprehend and evaluate past events or decisions, often gaining insights that were not apparent at the time

vivid
melléknév
v
v
i
ɪ
v
v
i
ə
d
d
(színgazdag)

(színgazdag)

élénk

producing lifelike and detailed mental images

to recall
to recall
ige
uk flag
/ˈɹiˌkɔɫ/, /ɹɪˈkɔɫ/
(visszaemlékezni)

(visszaemlékezni)

felidézni

to bring back something from the memory

forget

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recollection
Főnév
uk flag
/ˌɹɛkəˈɫɛkʃən/
(felidézés)

(felidézés)

emlékezés

the act or process of remembering or recalling past events, experiences, or information

extraordinary
extraordinary
melléknév
e
ɛ
x
ks
t
t
r
r
ao
əɔ
r
r
d
d
i
ə
n
n
a
ɛ
r
r
y
i
(különleges)

(különleges)

rendkívüli

very unusual, special, or surprising

ordinary
incredible
melléknév
i
ɪ
n
n
c
k
r
r
e
ɛ
d
d
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(elképesztő)

(elképesztő)

hihetetlen

too strange and impossible to believe

credible
unforgettable
melléknév
u
ə
n
n
f
f
o
ɜ
r
r
g
g
e
ɛ
tt
t
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(emlékezetes)

(emlékezetes)

feledhetetlen

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

forgettable
to slip
ige
s
s
l
l
i
ɪ
p
p
(megbotlás)

(megbotlás)

csúszik

to slide or move sideways, often unintentionally

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to land
to land
ige
l
l
a
æ
n
n
d
d
(érkezik)

(érkezik)

leszáll

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

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inch
inch
Főnév
i
ɪ
n
n
ch
ʧ
(col)

(col)

hüvelyk

a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot or 2.54 centimeters

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to stick
ige
s
s
t
t
i
ɪ
ck
k
(áthatol)

(áthatol)

belemegy

(of a sharp or pointed thing) to be pushed or inserted into or through something

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broadly speaking
határozószó
uk flag
/bɹˈɔːdli spˈiːkɪŋ/
N/A

N/A

without regard to specific details or exceptions

narrowly
generally
határozószó
g
ʤ
e
ɛ
n
n
e
ɜ
r
r
a
ə
ll
l
y
i
(jellemzően)

(jellemzően)

általánosan

without regard to specific details or exceptions

narrowly
on the whole
határozószó
uk flag
/ɑːnðə hˈoʊl/
(általánosságban)

(általánosságban)

összességében

Collocation

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

lasting
lasting
melléknév
l
l
a
æ
s
s
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(hosszantartó)

(hosszantartó)

tartós

continuing or enduring for a long time, without significant changes

impermanent
vague
vague
melléknév
v
v
a
g
g
u
e
(zavart)

(zavart)

homályos

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

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