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(I'm) having a wonderful time; wish you were here.

Cliché a catchphrase that is thought to be written onto postcards by people who are away on vacation. John wrote on all his cards, "Having a wonderful time; wish you were here." And he really meant it too. "I'm having a wonderful time; wish you were here," said Tom, speaking on the phone to Mary, suddenly feeling very insincere.

See also: here, wish

(I'm) having the time of my life.

Fig. I am having the best time ever. Bill: Are you having a good time, Mary? Mary: Don't worry about me. I'm having the time of my life. Mary: What do you think about this theme park? Bill: Having the time of my life. I don't want to leave.

See also: life, time

adore someone for having something

to be in awe of someone because of a particular trait or feature. Robert adores Mary for her smiling eyes.

See also: adore

as far as someone is concerned and so far as someone is concerned

from the point of view of someone. Bob: Isn't this cake good? Alice: Yes, indeed. This is the best cake I have ever eaten as far as I'm concerned. As far as we are concerned, anything at all would be fine for dinner.

See also: concerned, far

as far as something is concerned and so far as something is concerned

having to do with something; pertaining to something; as for something. This bill? As far as that's concerned, the committee will have to take care of it. As far as the roof's concerned, it will just have to last another year.

See also: concerned, far

I'm having quite a time. 

1. Lit. I am having a very enjoyable time. John: Having fun? Jane: Oh, yes. I'm having quite a time. Bob: Do you like the seashore? Sally: Yes, I'm having quite a time.

2. Fig. I am having a very difficult time. Doctor: Well, what seems to be the problem? Mary: I'm having quite a time. It's my back. Doctor: Let's take a look at it. Father: How's school? Bill: Pretty tough. I'm having quite a time. Calculus is killing me.

See also: quite, time

Nice weather we're having. 

1. Lit. Isn't the weather nice? (Sometimes used to start a conversation with a stranger.) Bill: Nice weather we're having. Bob: Yeah. It's great. Mary glanced out the window and said to the lady sitting next to her, "Nice weather we're having."

2. Fig. Isn't this weather bad? (Sarcastic.) Bill: Hi, Tom. Nice weather we're having, huh? Tom: Yeah. Gee, it's hot! Mary: Nice weather we're having! Sally: Sure. Lovely weather for ducks.

See also: nice, weather

Thank you for inviting me. and Thank you for inviting us.; Thank you for having me.; Thank you for having us.

a polite expression said to a host or hostess on departure. Mary: Good-bye, glad you could come. Bill: I had a great time. Thank you for inviting me. John: I had a good time. Thank you for inviting me. Sally: Come back again, John. It was good talking to you.

See also: thank

What are you having?

Fig. What food or drink are you planning to order? (Either part of a conversation or a request from food service personnel. In a restaurant, sometimes the host or hostess will signal to a guest to order first by saying this. Sometimes a guest will ask this of a host or hostess to determine the price range that is appropriate.) Waiter: Would you care to order now? Tom: What are you having? Mary: You order. I haven't made up my mind. Waiter: May I help you? Tom: What are you having, Pop? Father: I'll have the roast chicken, I think, with fries. Tom: I'll have the same.

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Time flies when you're having fun.

something that you say which means that time passes quickly when you are enjoying yourself

Usage notes: Often used humorously when you are talking about an activity which was not enjoyable.

'I can't believe we've spent four hours cleaning this carpet.' 'Well, time flies when you're having fun.'

See also: flies, fun, time