You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for October 13.

No Bra Day

Today’s word is fly, spelled f-l-y.

fly / flaɪ/ verb

time flies

(also the hours/the days etc fly) used to say that a period of time seems to pass very quickly

‘Is it midnight already?’ ‘Well, you know what they say – time flies when you’re having fun!’

Your son is in high school already? My, how time flies!

fly in the face of

to be the opposite of what most people think is reasonable, sensible, or normal

He likes to fly in the face of convention.

His explanation flies in the face of the evidence.

fly high

: to be elated

She was flying high after winning the contest.

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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