burn lung

Frequency: 5.06.0 per million words

to feel a painful, hot sensation in the lungs from smoke or exertion

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Examples (10)

  • The smoke was burning his lungs during the fire.
  • After the intense run, his lungs began to burn with effort.
  • The athlete felt his lungs burn as he pushed for the finish line.
  • Running in the cold air can make your lungs burn uncomfortably.
  • She described the acrid smell that made her lungs burn instantly.
  • The thick smog caused his lungs to burn with every breath.
  • When you sprint uphill, it's common for your lungs to burn slightly.
  • He could feel his lungs burning from the smoke inhalation.
  • The cold, dry air made my lungs burn during the high-altitude hike.
  • A strong chemical odor can really make your lungs burn and sting.