Yindii English Doctor -- Questions and Answers for November, 2000

Question

How many ways could the phase " Life in the Fast Lane" mean?

Answer

In America there are complicated road systems known as freeways. These
freeways can have up to 6 lanes of traffic sometimes. Among these lanes, in
2 or 3 of them the traffic is moving slow to average speeds. The other lanes
are faster, and the lane on the far left is always the fastest. People in
this lane usually drive 10-20 miles over the acceptable speed and a little
dangerously than other drivers.

"Life in the fast lane" means that a person lives his life a little more
dangerously than other people, living life on a razors edge, taking big
gambles and risks, hoping they will pay off.