wouldn't work in an iron lung
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Meaning · English
Is lazy.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wouldn't work in an iron lung” mean?
Is lazy.
Is “wouldn't work in an iron lung” formal or informal?
wouldn't work in an iron lung is generally slang.