VOA慢速英语:Life in the Fast Lane

exciting – adj. causing feelings of interest and enthusiasm

breakneck – adj. very fast : dangerously fast

to not think twice about (something) – informal phrase to do something quickly without considering it very much

down the road – informal phrase in the future.

tycoon – n. a very wealthy and powerful business person

burn out – informal phrase exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration :  a person showing the effects of drug abuse

full 8 hours – informal phrase a good night’s sleep

rocky road – informal phrase a difficult period in a person’s life

fork in the road – informal phrase a deciding moment in life or history when a major choice of options is required

end of the road – informal phrase the end of the whole process : informal euphemism to die