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UKin the fast lane
/ɪnðə fˈast lˈeɪn/
/ɪnðə fˈæst lˈeɪn/in the fast lane
[PHRASE]1
in a state of moving or progressing rapidly, particularly with regards to one's career, success, or lifestyle
What is the origin of the idiom "in the fast lane" and when to use it?
The phrase "in the fast lane" is believed to have originated in the 1950s, when the term "fast lane" was used to describe the left lane on a highway. The left lane is typically the fastest lane, as it is where cars can travel at higher speeds. The phrase "in the fast lane" has since been adopted by a variety of other contexts, including business, sports, and politics. In these contexts, the phrase is used to describe someone who is moving quickly or successfully in their field.
Examples
1. Raising rates puts a damper on the economy, slowing down those in the fast lane.
2. Anna was promoted to manager last year, and she's been in the fast lane ever since.
3. Bill is in the fast lane in politics.
4. Just as he acted in the fast lane, so to did he live his live in the very fastest of lanes.
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