Time slips through my fingers.

Meaning: This means that time is passing by very quickly.

Choice of Words: Time is an abstract concept that refers to the progression of events from the past to the future. Slip means to move smoothly and quickly in a particular direction. Through means passing from one side or part of something to the other. Fingers are the long, thin parts of the hand that are used for touching, holding, and grasping. When you put them together, "Time slips through my fingers" suggests that time is passing quickly and cannot be held onto.

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