cruise control

Definitions

1. A system that maintains a vehicle at constant set speed, usually until the brake or accelerator is pressed.
   uncountable
2. A state of being where tasks are completed easily and routinely.
   figuratively, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The crash-involved truck driver had activated the vehicle’s traditional cruise control⟳, which is only able to maintain⟳ a set⟳ speed⟳ and does not reduce⟳ that speed⟳ based on vehicles ahead.”

“Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina was badly at fault as Ramires scored at the near post⟳ after 11 minutes and Chelsea looked in cruise control⟳ when Drogba continued his love⟳ affair with the FA Cup final and Wembley with an angled finish⟳ beyond Reina.”

“He seemed happy living life in cruise control⟳, which pissed me off.”

“Caps Lock⟳ is cruise control⟳ for cool; remember⟳ that for online conversations.”

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