cover (one's) feet

cover (one's) feet

A Biblical euphemism for defecation. (While positioned in that act, one's robe would cover one's feet.) A: "Where is Joe?" B: "Oh, he's in the restroom, probably covering his feet, if you know what I mean."
See also: cover, feet
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • covering
  • covers
  • bathroom
  • confirmed bachelor
  • maker
  • dip into the blue
  • be (a little) slow on the uptake
  • be quick/slow on the uptake
  • between jobs
  • between projects