The expression "time flies" is an idiomatic phrase that means time passes quickly or seems to move rapidly.

The idiom "beating a dead horse" means to continue discussing or pursuing a topic or issue that has already been resolved or is no longer relevant.

"Ingraining" is the present participle form of the verb "ingrain," which means to firmly establish something, typically a belief, habit, idea, or characteristic, in a person's mind or behavior.

"Banal" is an adjective that describes something as boring, unoriginal, and not interesting. It refers to something that is overly common, predictable, or ordinary to the point of being uninteresting or trite.

A watershed moment is a significant and pivotal point in time or an event that marks a turning point in a situation, a period, or a person's life.

"Antiquate" is a verb that means to make old, obsolete, or outdated. The term is often used when new technology replaces old methods or machinery, making them no longer useful or relevant.

The suffix "-ancy" is used to form nouns and denotes a state, quality, or condition.

The expression "coming down the pike" or "down the pike" means something is approaching or becoming available in the near future.

"Intermittency" is a noun that refers to the quality or state of being intermittent, meaning something that occurs at irregular intervals or with breaks in between.