relieve oneself
Answer nature's call
To relieve oneself is a euphemism for urinating or defecating: He stepped outside to relieve himself.
The phrase treats bodily elimination as releasing pressure or discomfort—which it often is.
- urinateExpel bodily fluid
- peeUrinate, informally
- micturateTo pass urine
- defecateExpel waste from bowels
- eliminateRemove completely
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