Do You Spell Tempus Fugit?

Tempus fugit is a Latin phrase, usually translated into English as "time flies".

How do you use tempus fugit in a sentence?

She knew tempus fugit, and she knew she had to act, and soon, but what she didn't know was what action to take. On the clock in the school room, the maker had placed, as a motto, tempus fugit. I know it's coming up to Christmas and you are all busy but tempus fugit and all that.

Who first said tempus fugit?

This idiom is an English translation of 'tempus fugit', coined by Virgil in the first century BC. To be precise, he wrote 'fugit inreparabile tempus' which translates as “it escapes, irretrievable time“.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.