in the fast lane
in the FAST LAYN
ɪn ðə fæst leɪnListen
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an idiom derived from the motorway convention of a dedicated lane for overtaking and high-speed traffic, used figuratively to describe a lifestyle, career, or situation characterised by high intensity, rapid pace, rapid advancement, and the constant pressure of performance and competition; living in the fast lane implies access to exciting opportunities and high rewards but also the risks of burnout, recklessness, and the collapse that can follow sustained high-speed operation; the phrase is particularly associated with celebrity culture and high-finance careers and carries an ambivalent valence — simultaneously glamorous and cautionary
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