tempus fugit (latin for time flies )

  • 1Tempus fugit — is a Latin expression meaning time flees , more commonly translated as time flies . It is frequently used as an inscription on clocks. The expression was first recorded in the verse Georgics written by Roman poet Virgil: Sed fugit interea fugit… …

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  • 2time flies — phrase used for saying that time seems to be passing very quickly Thesaurus: passing of timesynonym Main entry: time * * * time flies used to say that time passes quickly As they say, “Time flies when you re having fun.” Your son is …

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  • 3Time — This article is about the measurement. For the magazine, see Time (magazine). For other uses, see Time (disambiguation). The flow of sand in an hourglass can be used to keep track of elapsed time. It also concretely represents the present as… …

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  • 4Time discipline — In sociology and anthropology, time discipline is the general name given to social and economic rules, conventions, customs, and expectations governing the measurement of time, the social currency and awareness of time measurements, and people s… …

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  • 5Geologic time scale — This clock representation shows some of the major units of geological time and definitive events of Earth history. The Hadean eon represents the time before fossil record of life on Earth; its upper boundary is now regarded as 4.0 Ga.[1] Other… …

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  • 6List of sundial mottoes — Sundials are often provided with a motto [The plural of motto may be either mottoes or mottos .] to reflect the sentiments of its maker or owner. English mottoes* Come along and grow old with me; the best is yet to be. * Let others tell of storms …

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  • 7Abbotsleigh — Infobox Aust school private name = Abbotsleigh School for Girls motto = la. Tempus Celerius Radio Fugit (Latin: Time Flies Faster than a Weaver s Shuttle ) established = 1885 type = Independent, Single sex, Day and Boarding denomination =… …

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  • 8motto — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. maxim, adage, precept, device. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. maxim, adage, saying, saw, epigram, aphorism, apothegm, pretty sentiment, slogan, catchword, watchword, byword, catch phrase, axiom, sententious… …

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  • 9Memento mori — For other uses, see Memento mori (disambiguation). Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation by Hans Memling. This triptych contrasts earthly beauty and luxury with the prospect of death and hell …

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  • 10Royton — infobox UK place country = England latitude= 53.566 longitude= 2.121 official name= Royton population= 20,961 (2001 Census) population density= metropolitan borough= Oldham metropolitan county= Greater Manchester region= North West England… …

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