fast lane
noun
1
: a traffic lane intended for vehicles traveling at higher speeds
2
: a way of life marked by a fast pace and usually the pursuit of immediate gratification
3
Examples of fast lane in a Sentence
I pulled into the fast lane to pass the truck.
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After a standout rookie season, Worthy is still enjoying life in the fast lane.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
But Tucker’s life in the fast lane — complete with luxury homes, a Lear jet, and a fleet of Ferraris and Porsches — came to a screeching halt.
—Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 23 Dec. 2024
Former child star and Phoenix resident Frankie Muniz is about to live life in the NASCAR fast lane full time.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
From Patrick Dempsey to Frankie Muniz, these famous faces took a break from their time on set to follow their need for speed
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Life in the fast lane doesn't just apply to Hollywood for these 10 stars.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
But Tucker’s life in the fast lane — complete with luxury homes, a Lear jet, and a fleet of Ferraris and Porsches — came to a screeching halt.
—Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 23 Dec. 2024
Former child star and Phoenix resident Frankie Muniz is about to live life in the NASCAR fast lane full time.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
From Patrick Dempsey to Frankie Muniz, these famous faces took a break from their time on set to follow their need for speed
Comments
Life in the fast lane doesn't just apply to Hollywood for these 10 stars.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Fast lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast%20lane. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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