set of pipes

1. An ability to speak or shout very loudly. She may only be a half a year old, but she's got some set of pipes on her. If she doesn't want to do something, she'll let you know about it!

2. A very good or highly developed singing voice. Wow, did you hear the set of pipes on that little boy? He sounds like a professional opera singer.

set of pipes

Fig. a very loud voice; a good singing voice. She has a nice set of pipes. With a set of pipes like that, she's a winner.

set of pipes

n. a very loud voice; a singing voice. With a set of pipes like that, she’s a winner.

See also: of, pipe, set

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

a mystery to (one)
appear to
able to do
able to do it
a change of heart
(one) can whistle for it
a yellow streak
a turn of phrase
a shoulder to cry on
a piece/slice of the action

References in periodicals archive

One of only an estimated four makers in the country, he is currently working on a set of pipes for a buyer in San Francisco..

The pipes, the pipes are calling

He added: "A basic set of pipes costs around PS700 so at PS12.99 they are definitely worth the money, even though the sound is more like what you would get from a practice chanter.

WHEN GOOD SKIRLS GO BAD; OUR EXPERTS TEST PS12.99 BAGPIPES

A Cheryl Cole mini-me she may have been, but there's no denying she's the owner of a pretty impressive set of pipes - albeit one prone to those annoying "why sing one note when 14 will do?" style of vocal gymnastics.

BEST GIG

Kelly Clarkson Cardiff International Arena Tickets: pounds 29.12 Former American Idol brings her impressive set of pipes to the CIA for one night.

three things you mustn't miss tonight

Rolando Villazon Tenor Helped by his weekly appearances of ITV's Popstar To Opera star, the tenor with a name like a villain in a Mexican soap opera and a fine set of pipes shows his TV talent show proteges how it is done while twirling an exceptionally handsome moustache.

ALBUMS

Winning on American Idol takes more than a great set of pipes: It may depend on the ability to inspire fans to spend hours sending in blocks of votes.

Democracy, TV-style

"I knew I had a set of pipes and that would get me a f*** long way."

DUFFY'S ELBOW-ED ASIDE AT NOVELLOS

Pipe Mania is a puzzle game where players lay down a set of pipes on a tiled grid in order to keep the Flooze, a constant flowing substance that speeds up with progression, moving through the pipes as long as possible without overflowing.

Silverstar Holdings reports shipping of Pipe Mania and Unsolved Crimes

Then, she rigged a set of pipes: This time, she only gave rewards if the pandas pushed pipes that were hanging beneath red, blue, or green cards.

Panda perception

Sellafield campaigner Martin Forwood said: "We have taken advice from nuclear engineers and there is no way to tell whether a second set of pipes won't also spring a leak.

Sellafield to face neglect charges

I just pulled out a spare set of pipes from my rucksack and carried on playing.

OUR D-DAY: MY D-DAY - Bill Millin

Many of the tracks remind us of other awesome female artists, such as Liz Phair and Sheryl Crow, but Keri is chock-full of her own unique flair and has quite a set of pipes to boot.

Jams

Almost immediately, the van makes a sharp turn over a set of pipes set into the floor.

Less is More. (Produce)

It was OK when I was just on the chanter, but now I have a full set of pipes and my mum is worried that I will annoy all the neighbours so what do I do?

Joan's juniors: Will piping annoy our neighbours

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释义	set of pipes set of pipes 1. An ability to speak or shout very loudly. She may only be a half a year old, but she's got some set of pipes on her. If she doesn't want to do something, she'll let you know about it! 2. A very good or highly developed singing voice. Wow, did you hear the set of pipes on that little boy? He sounds like a professional opera singer. See also: of, pipe, set Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. set of pipes Fig. a very loud voice; a good singing voice. She has a nice set of pipes. With a set of pipes like that, she's a winner. See also: of, pipe, set McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. set of pipes n. a very loud voice; a singing voice. With a set of pipes like that, she’s a winner. See also: of, pipe, set McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: a mystery to (one) appear to able to do able to do it a change of heart (one) can whistle for it a yellow streak a turn of phrase a shoulder to cry on a piece/slice of the action References in periodicals archive One of only an estimated four makers in the country, he is currently working on a set of pipes for a buyer in San Francisco.. The pipes, the pipes are calling He added: "A basic set of pipes costs around PS700 so at PS12.99 they are definitely worth the money, even though the sound is more like what you would get from a practice chanter. WHEN GOOD SKIRLS GO BAD; OUR EXPERTS TEST PS12.99 BAGPIPES A Cheryl Cole mini-me she may have been, but there's no denying she's the owner of a pretty impressive set of pipes - albeit one prone to those annoying "why sing one note when 14 will do?" style of vocal gymnastics. BEST GIG Kelly Clarkson Cardiff International Arena Tickets: pounds 29.12 Former American Idol brings her impressive set of pipes to the CIA for one night. three things you mustn't miss tonight Rolando Villazon Tenor Helped by his weekly appearances of ITV's Popstar To Opera star, the tenor with a name like a villain in a Mexican soap opera and a fine set of pipes shows his TV talent show proteges how it is done while twirling an exceptionally handsome moustache. ALBUMS Winning on American Idol takes more than a great set of pipes: It may depend on the ability to inspire fans to spend hours sending in blocks of votes. Democracy, TV-style "I knew I had a set of pipes and that would get me a f*** long way." DUFFY'S ELBOW-ED ASIDE AT NOVELLOS Pipe Mania is a puzzle game where players lay down a set of pipes on a tiled grid in order to keep the Flooze, a constant flowing substance that speeds up with progression, moving through the pipes as long as possible without overflowing. Silverstar Holdings reports shipping of Pipe Mania and Unsolved Crimes Then, she rigged a set of pipes: This time, she only gave rewards if the pandas pushed pipes that were hanging beneath red, blue, or green cards. Panda perception Sellafield campaigner Martin Forwood said: "We have taken advice from nuclear engineers and there is no way to tell whether a second set of pipes won't also spring a leak. Sellafield to face neglect charges I just pulled out a spare set of pipes from my rucksack and carried on playing. OUR D-DAY: MY D-DAY - Bill Millin Many of the tracks remind us of other awesome female artists, such as Liz Phair and Sheryl Crow, but Keri is chock-full of her own unique flair and has quite a set of pipes to boot. Jams Almost immediately, the van makes a sharp turn over a set of pipes set into the floor. Less is More. (Produce) It was OK when I was just on the chanter, but now I have a full set of pipes and my mum is worried that I will annoy all the neighbours so what do I do? Joan's juniors: Will piping annoy our neighbours
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