Time flies when you're having fun

You don't notice how long something lasts when it's fun

This idiom means that time seems to pass quicker when you are engaged in something that you enjoy. When we are occupied with pleasurable activities, we don’t pay attention to the passing of time. Conversely, if we are bored or in an unpleasant situation, time seems to drag. This phrase is commonly used to remark upon the swift passage of time when one is engaged in a task or event that they find enjoyable. It's a reminder that enjoyment can make even the slow-moving hands of the clock seem to tick faster.

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I can't believe it's already 10 PM. I've been reading this book all day, but time flies when you're having fun.

We've been playing that game for hours, and I didn't even notice! Well, time flies when you're having fun.

I was so immersed in painting that I didn't realize it was already dark outside. Time surely flies when you're having fun.

Yesterday at the beach was such a good day. I didn't realize we spent the whole day there. Time flies when you're having fun, doesn't it?

Last night's party was amazing. I didn't even realize how late it was. Just goes to show, time flies when you're having fun.

I always lose track of time when I'm gardening. Time really does fly when you're having fun.

My friends and I were so caught up in the movie marathon that we didn't notice it was morning already. Time flies when you're having fun, indeed!

I spent the afternoon baking and before I knew it, it was already time for dinner. Time flies when you're having fun.

I didn't realize I'd spent the entire weekend painting. It's like they say, time flies when you're having fun.

I've been so engrossed in this puzzle that I didn't notice the hours pass by. Time surely flies when you're having fun.