Phrase guide
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noun
On a multilane road, the lane intended or reserved for vehicles overtaking or moving at faster speeds.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: passing lane, overtaking lane
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Any situation or activity where the pace is very rapid.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving rapidly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: slow lane
Broader terms: traffic lane
noun
a hectic and pressured lifestyle often characterized by recklessness or dissipation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: life style, life-style, lifestyle, modus vivendi
History
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Across languages
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