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.

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

Визначення та значення слова «at the top of one's lungs» англійською мовою

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