Phrase guide
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noun
On a highway, the lane intended or reserved for vehicles moving at slower speeds.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A situation in which someone or something is not making progress as quickly as others.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
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noun
the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving slowly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: fast lane
Broader terms: traffic lane
History
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