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What does it mean?
A humorous exaggeration about physical sensation causing anxiety.
In plain terms
My ribs feel too tight around me.
What can you take from it?
Physical tightness can feel like confinement.

Where it applies

  • physical discomfort
  • comedic exaggeration

Putting it to work

  • describe claustrophobia humorously

Questions to consider

  • How does body awareness affect mood?

Another view

Ribs do not actually breathe.

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