plumbing

check out the plumbing

euphemism To urinate or defecate; to go the bathroom. I'll be right back—I just have to check out the plumbing.
See also: check, out, plumbing

the greatest thing since indoor plumbing

A humorous and hyperbolic statement indicating one's belief that something is excellent, especially something new and innovative. These waterproof jeans are the greatest thing since indoor plumbing. I don't have to worry about getting soaked!
See also: great, indoor, plumbing, since, thing

visit the plumbing

euphemism To go to a toilet to relieve oneself of bodily waste; to go to the bathroom. Excuse me for a moment, I just need to go visit the plumbing real quick.
See also: plumbing, visit
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

check out the plumbing

Euph. to go to the bathroom. (The order is fixed.) I think I'd better check out the plumbing before we get on the highway.
See also: check, out, plumbing

greatest thing since indoor plumbing

 and the greatest thing since sliced bread
Rur. the most wonderful invention or useful item in a long time. As far as I'm concerned, this new food processor is the greatest thing since indoor plumbing. Joe thinks Sally is the greatest thing since sliced bread. You can tell just by the way he looks at her.
See also: great, indoor, plumbing, since, thing

visit the plumbing

Euph. to go to the bathroom. I think I'd better visit the plumbing before we go. I want you kids to visit the plumbing before we get in the car.
See also: plumbing, visit
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

check out the plumbing

and visit the plumbing
tv. to go to the bathroom. I think I’d better check out the plumbing before we go. Excuse me. I need to visit the plumbing.
See also: check, out, plumbing

visit the plumbing

verb
See check out the plumbing
See also: plumbing, visit
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • check out the plumbing
  • gravity check
  • rubber check
  • rubber cheque
  • check up on (someone or something)
  • check
  • check on
  • check on (someone or something)
  • check that
  • check up
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The award was presented by last year's award winner, Richard Lissaman, and Ursula Russell, MBE, chair of the LSC Coventry and Warwickshire and a leading champion of the needs of the plumbing industry.
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All plumbing inspection appointments are now directed to the Department's Central Call Center at 212-227-2004.
City launches plumbing field inspection system
US shipments of plumbing products are forecast to rise nearly 3 percent per year through 2004 to $9.2 billion.
US SHIPMENTS OF PLUMBING FIXTURES & FITTINGS TO REACH OVER $9 BILLION IN 2004
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Speedway Plumbing Houston Texas Started Operating 24/7 In Missouri City
After Lawmakers Abolish State Plumbing Licensing Board; Texas Governor Revives It
After Lawmakers Abolish State Plumbing Licensing Board; Texas Governor Revives It