answer nature's call
Use the bathroom
Answer nature's call is a euphemism for urinating or defecating—attending to bodily functions that cannot be postponed indefinitely.
The phrase treats biological necessity as a summons that must be obeyed: Excuse me, I need to answer nature's call.
It's polite but slightly old-fashioned, often used with a touch of humor.
- bathroomRoom for hygiene
- restroomFacility with toilets
- powder roomSmall toilet-only bathroom
- urinateExpel bodily fluid
- toiletWaste disposal fixture
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