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at the top of one's lungs
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as loud as one is capable of
What is the origin of the idiom "at the top of one's lungs" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "at the top of one's lungs" lies in the literal meaning of "lungs," referring to the organs that enable vocalization. It is a common idiom used in both spoken and written English to describe someone shouting or singing very loudly or with full force. It implies that a person is using their voice to its maximum capacity.
Пример
With tears streaming down her face, she cried for help at the top of her lungs.
In the middle of the forest, the hiker shouted at the top of his lungs to attract attention.
During the concert, the fans were singing along at the top of their lungs.
The crowd at the concert was raving mad, cheering, dancing, and singing at the top of their lungs.
She was so excited about the news that she screamed at the top of her lungs.
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