How to Pronounce "in the fast lane"
expression
IN thuh FAST-layn
IN thuh FAHST-layn
Definition
Living or acting in a very fast, exciting, or risky way, often full of activity, stress, or excitement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfæst/ /ˈɫeɪn
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɑːst/ /lˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN thuh FAST-layn
UK
IN thuh FAHST-layn
Listen in Context
She likes living in the fast lane.
Some people enjoy being in the fast lane all the time.
After getting his new job, he felt like he was in the fast lane.
Ever since college, I've been living in the fast lane, and sometimes I wish life would slow down.