Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
time-ticks-away
Phrase
/taɪm tɪks əˈweɪ/
Definition
The gradual passage of time that is often felt in moments of anticipation or reflection.
Examples
- The deadline was approaching, and I could feel how time ticks away with every passing minute.
- As she sat waiting for the results, she couldn’t help but notice how time ticks away slowly yet relentlessly.
Meaning
A phrase that conveys the idea that time is constantly moving forward, often emphasizing the feeling that time is fleeting.
Synonyms
- time flies
- time passes
- time moves on
