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Lung dart
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used for referring to a cigarette, often implying the harmful effects of smoking on one's lungs
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "lung dart" and when to use it?
The idiom "lung dart" is a slang term that humorously refers to a cigarette, highlighting the negative health effects of smoking, particularly on the lungs. The origin of this expression is relatively modern and it arises from the slang use of "dart" to describe a cigarette.
Examples
I am going to head outside and throw down a few more lung darts.
The health class at school focused on the risks of smoking, including the damage caused by lung darts.
