fast lane (redirected from fast-lane)

fast lane

n. Informal

A reckless, self-indulgent, and free-spending sphere of activity, often involving dissipation: "the culinary fast lane ... where sea urchins and arugula salads flourish" (Boston Globe).

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fast-lane (fstln) adj.

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fast lane

Noun

1. the outside lane on a motorway for overtaking or travelling fast

2. Informal the quickest but most competitive route to success: the hectic pace of life in the corporate fast lane

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	fast lane - a hectic and pressured lifestyle often characterized by recklessness or dissipation; "life in fashion's fast lane has taught her a lot" life style, life-style, lifestyle, modus vivendi - a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
	2.	fast lane - the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving rapidly traffic lane - a lane of a main road that is defined by painted lines; "that car is in the wrong traffic lane" slow lane - the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving slowly

Translations

fast lane n (Aut) (in Britain) → voie f de droite

fast lane fast n (Aut);

the fast lane → die Überholspur

fast lane n (AUT) → corsia di sorpasso