comfort zone

comfort zone
comfort zone ˈcomfort zone noun [countable usually singular]
a situation in which someone feels safe and does not feel under pressure:

• Most people, when faced with doing something that lies outside their comfort zone, will get nervous and panic.

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comfort zone UK US noun [C]
a situation in which you feel comfortable and you do not have to do anything new or difficult: in your/out of your comfort zone »

Sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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