fast lane

/ˌfæst ˈleɪn/
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Definitions of fast lane
  1. noun
    the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving rapidly
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    antonyms:
    slow lane
    the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving slowly
    type of:
    traffic lane
    a lane of a main road that is defined by painted lines
  2. noun
    a hectic and pressured lifestyle often characterized by recklessness or dissipation
    “life in fashion's fast lane has taught her a lot”
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    type of:
    life style, life-style, lifestyle, modus vivendi
    a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
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