comfort zone

American

noun

the range of atmospheric temperature and humidity considered comfortable for most people.

comfort zone British

noun

a situation or position in which a person feels secure, comfortable, or in control

encouraging people to work outside their comfort zone

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Example Sentences

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He preferred living life within his comfort zone while I craved adventure and variety.

From Los Angeles Times

"It can't get to the point where it is too much, but I enjoy it, getting out of my comfort zone."

From BBC

“Florida is my comfort zone. I’ve never had any success on the West Coast, I never played out here in college, but I’m starting to figure out these Poa annua greens.”

From Los Angeles Times

As an actor, that pushes me out of my comfort zone.

From Los Angeles Times

"But no matter how established you are, there's always a comfort zone you need to push to progress. It's always a continuous progress, a journey I now have more fully embraced."

From BBC

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