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Three years slide by as the sapling grows into a young tree.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To pass or go by, especially time, in a smooth, quiet, or unnoticed manner: The phrase "slide by" describes the action of something, typically time or an event, passing or moving past without much attention, interruption, or difficulty.
Usage
  • The verb phrase "slide by" is used to indicate the passage of time or events that happen smoothly and often without being fully noticed or causing disruption.
  • It often carries a neutral or slightly passive connotation, suggesting the subject (like time) moves on its own without active intervention.
  • Common subjects include: , , , , , .
Examples
  • Verb:
    • The summer months just slide by when you're on vacation.
    • I was so busy that the deadline slid by without me realizing it.
    • He let the opportunity slide by and later regretted it.
Advanced Usage
  • "to let something slide by": to allow something to pass without taking action or giving it proper attention.
    • You can't let your responsibilities slide by; you must address them.
  • The phrase can sometimes imply a missed chance or a failure to act due to inattention.
Variants and Related Words
  • Slide (verb): to move smoothly along a surface.
    • The puck slides across the ice.
  • Elapse (verb): (of time) to pass or go by.
    • Several hours elapsed before they returned.
  • Pass by (verb phrase): to go past.
    • The parade passed by our street.
Synonyms
  • Pass by: to go past.
  • Go by: to pass, especially time.
  • Elapse: (of time) to pass.
  • Slip by: to pass quickly or unnoticed.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Slide into: to enter a state or condition gradually or easily.
    • He slid into a bad habit.
  • Slide over: to avoid dealing with an issue.
    • She slid over the difficult questions in the interview.
Related Idioms
  • Let it slide: to choose not to take any action over a mistake or problem; to ignore it.
    • I know he was rude, but I decided to let it slide this time.
  • Time flies: time passes very quickly.
    • "Time flies when you're having fun." (This idiom expresses a similar concept about the rapid passage of time but is more positive than the often neutral "slide by").
slide by

Three years slide by as the sapling grows into a young tree.

Verb
  1. pass by
    • three years elapsed

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