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fast lane
noun
: a section of a highway for cars that are traveling at high speeds
: a way of living that makes you very busy or that is full of excitement and often danger
Full Definition of FAST LANE
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
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First Known Use of FAST LANE
1933
Rhymes with FAST LANE
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