Etymology

stay in one's lane

Today it means: In a way whereby one avoids dilettantism: avoiding giving an opinion in domains where one's skills and knowledge are not at an expert level. Full definition →

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The story

Metaphoric, from the conventions for driving a motor vehicle.

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