going to the bathroom
Answering nature's call
Going to the bathroom is a euphemism for urinating or defecating.
The phrase refers to the act rather than the location—you can go to the bathroom in the woods or behind a dumpster.
With young children, adults ask Do you need to go to the bathroom? to check if they need to relieve themselves.
The phrase sometimes extends to any private bodily function: I'll be in the bathroom may mean nothing more than wanting a moment alone.
- peeUrinate, informally
- wipeRub to clean
- flushSame suit, five cards
- toiletWaste disposal fixture
- sitRest on a seat
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going to the bathroomholding it
Maintaining physical possession
waiting · continence · retaining · bladder control · bowel control
going to the bathroomholding it
Maintaining physical possession
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