Often conveys how time or events can seem to pass unexpectedly quick, surprising the observer.

Feeling of Surprise

Used to express that enjoyable or exciting moments tend to feel shorter than they are.

Joyful Events

Useful for quickly moving forward in time when telling a story without focusing on details.

Used to describe a momentary visual experience, usually a swift one.

Implies an object appeared suddenly and was almost missed due to its speed.

Often used in descriptions of fast action, especially in movies or books.