skate one's lane
The phrase "skate one's lane" originated from ice hockey and is now used idiomatically to encourage individuals to focus on their own tasks and responsibilities.
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Definition
C1Ice Hockey
(sports, technical)To stay in the area of the ice corresponding to one's assigned position, rather than moving to where the current action is happening.
Example
- The coach reminded the players to skate their lane to maintain team structure.
- He failed to skate his lane, leaving a gap in the defense.
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)To focus on one's own tasks and responsibilities without interfering in others' matters.
Example
- You should skate your lane and let others handle their own issues.
- If everyone skates their lane, the project will run smoothly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "skate one's lane":
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