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have a [fine/good etc.] pair of lungs (humorous)
if you say that a baby has a good pair of lungs, you mean that they can cry very loudly. Well she's got a fine pair of lungs, I'll say that for her!
See also: fine, good, lung

a safe pair of hands (British & Australian)

someone who you can trust to do an important job well without making mistakes. He's what this troubled club needs, a good, solid manager, a safe pair of hands.
See also: hand, safe

show someone a clean pair of heels (British)

to go faster than someone else in a race. Butler showed them all a clean pair of heels as he raced for the finishing line.
See also: clean, heel, show


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