Tick by
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Feeling
Indicates a personal perception of time; may feel fast or slow to different people. 
Class ends in 5 minutes, but they just tick by so slowly!
Pro Tip 2/3Monotonous Events
Used for events or situations lacking variety where time seems to drag. 
With each dull chapter she read, the seconds ticked by.
Pro Tip 3/3Quiet Observation
Suggests moments where one is passively waiting or watching something. 
Sitting on the porch, he watched the day tick by.