creep by

creep by

To move slowly, as of time. Time feels like it's just creeping by in that class because it's so boring.
See also: by, creep
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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: by, creep
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • cham
  • champers
  • it's on me
  • the oldest profession
  • it's all the same to me
  • be up to (one)
  • be up to somebody
  • it's a wonder that
  • (it's) not half bad
  • not half bad
References in classic literature
It is the same woman, I know, for she is always creeping, and most women do not creep by daylight.
You can detect string creep by measuring the exact axle to-axle length and brace height of your bow when it is new or shooting perfectly.