Why Do We Say ‘Time Flies’ When It Feels Slow?

Time feels different depending on what you're doing. When you're waiting for your turn in line, it seems like forever because nothing is changing around you. But when you're playing a game or having fun with friends, time slips away quickly because everything is happening fast and you're focused on the action.

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Examples

  1. Waiting for your favorite show to start feels like an hour.
  2. Playing with friends at recess makes time disappear.
  3. Your birthday party went by in a flash.

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