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comfort zone

American  

noun

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

comfort zone British  

noun

  1. 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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I’m ready to step outside of my comfort zone and take a risk.

From Literature

It's also a safe space for Australian Muslims, who worry about what happens when they leave what they call their 'comfort zones' - the neighbourhoods around Lakemba.

From BBC

For a few, doubt creeps in, but most overcome their cognitive dissonance and reinflate the bubble of credulity that constitutes their comfort zone.

From Salon

Muddy pitches, febrile home crowds and the Premier League's biggest stars taken far beyond their comfort zones.

From BBC

“I feel this year I had to step out of my comfort zone and have confidence to step up and make shots.”

From Los Angeles Times

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