comfort zone
noun/ˈkʌmfət zəʊn/
/ˈkʌmfərt zəʊn/
- (sometimes disapproving) a place or situation in which you feel safe or comfortable, especially when you choose to stay in this situation instead of trying to work harder or achieve more
- Stepping outside your comfort zone and trying new things can be a great experience.
- We cannot afford to have anyone operating in a comfort zone.
Extra Examples- Students are unwilling to step outside their comfort zone.
- She's willing to venture outside her comfort zone.
- I’ll tell you what drives me crazy—people who have talent but cruise along in the comfort zone.
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- (approving) (especially in sport) a state in which you feel confident and are performing at your best
- I knew if I could find my comfort zone I would be difficult to beat.
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