Everyday Life - Relieving Oneself

Explore English idioms that relate to relieving oneself, including "spend a penny" and "cut the cheese".

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to [spend] a penny [phrase]

to discharge urine from one's body

Ex: She 's been drinking so much water that she 'll likely have to spend a penny soon .

to [break] wind [phrase]

to release gas from one's bowels through one's anus

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to [answer|obey] the call of nature [phrase]

to go to a bathroom in order to satisfy one's natural urge by urinating or defecating

Ex: When you 're out camping , it 's crucial to be prepared to answer the call of nature by having access to appropriate facilities .

to [cut] the cheese [phrase]

to emit wind from one's anus

Ex: He always manages to cut the cheese at the most inopportune times , making everyone around him laugh .

pit stop [noun]

a short stop in the middle of a trip to refuel, eat some food, use a restroom, or just get some rest

Ex: The road trip was long , so we had to make several pit stops along the way to stretch our legs and grab a bite to eat .

to [take] a leak [phrase]

to get rid of waste liquid from one's body

Ex: Excuse me for a moment ; I need to take a leak .

to [hold] {one's} water [phrase]

to resist the urge to pass urine

Ex: He 's determined to finish the marathon , even if it means holding his water until he crosses the finish line .