air one's lungs
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Определение и Значение "air one's lungs"

to air one's lungs
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говорить в грубой или сексуально оскорбительной манере

to speak in a manner that is rude or sexually offensive
to [air] {one's} lungs definition and meaning
DisapprovingDisapproving
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal

What is the origin of the idiom "air one's lungs" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "air one's lungs" is not certain, but it is believed to have originated in the late 16th or early 17th century. At that time, the phrase was used to describe the act of clearing one's lungs by taking deep breaths, often in an effort to relieve stress or tension. Today, it is used to communicate using impolite or vulgar language, often with inappropriate sexual content

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to take deep breaths in order to fill one's lungs with air

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The boss sure aired his lungs when we lost another customer!
He just went to the boss's office, aired his lungs and now he's complaining about losing his job!
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