wouldn't work in an iron lung
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
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).
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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.
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