“I won’t be able to use much the computer today. I have to go to a place.”

“It’s incredible how flies the time! It will be Christmas soon!”

Sorry, I am still learning English. I hear many people who have second-language English that is my friends say that though.

  • agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works
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    Two points:

    “I have to go to a place” actually has its own semantic implications. It’s a modern construction, deliberately vague to imply intentional mystery or semi-sincere shame.

    “How flies the time” ironically makes the speaker sound more well-versed in English, like a stuffy old professor.