have a good pair of lungs
US /hæv ə ɡʊd pɛr əv lʌŋz/
UK /hæv ə ɡʊd pɛr əv lʌŋz/
1.
to have a loud voice or be able to shout loudly
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The baby certainly has a good pair of lungs; you can hear him crying from two blocks away!
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You'll need to have a good pair of lungs if you want to be a drill sergeant.