IdiomBody & Senses
English
Englishat the top of one's lungs
Meaning: As loudly as possible.
Example: “The kids were singing at the top of their lungs.”
Origin: As loud as the lungs can push the voice. The phrase is common from the 19th century; the British often say "at the top of one's voice."
Equivalents in other languages
Spanish: a todo gañote Literally: At full throat
French: À tue-tête Literally: At kill-head
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