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creep by

Fig. [for time] to pass slowly. The minutes crept by as I awaited Mrs. Barron's telephone call. I know the days will creep by until we finally get our test results.
See also: creep

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ekene-Western African, Igbo
Wetzel-German
Rawiya-Arabic
Bhima-Hinduism
Zelda (2)ZEL-dəEnglish
Neemias-Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek