nature calls
nature calls
euphemism Used to indicate that one needs to urinate or defecate. Excuse me, I'll be right back. Nature calls! A: "Where did Jerry run off to in such a hurry?" B: "Nature calls, I guess."
See also: call, nature
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- nature stop
- answer nature's call
- go to the lavatory
- check out the plumbing
- answer the call of nature
- relieve (oneself)
- relieve oneself
- plumbing
- bathroom
- bio