Definition of Tempus fugit

1. Proverb. time flies (qualifier used as an alternative to this phrase). ¹

2. Proverb. "Meanwhile, the irreplaceable time escapes", expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tempus Fugit

temptatious
tempted
tempter
tempters
tempteth
tempting
temptingly
temptingness
temptings
temptresses
tempts
tempura
tempuras
tempus
tempus fugit (current term)
tems
temse
temsed
temses
temsing
temsirolimus
temulence
temulency
temulent
temulentive
ten
ten-cent store
ten-day fern
ten-dollar word

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