strain at stool

strain at (one's) stool

To be constipated; to be unable or find it difficult to defecate. You mentioned that you've been straining at your stool lately. I'm going to prescribe a mild laxative for now, but you really ought to be eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
See also: stool, strain
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

strain at stool

To have difficulty defecating.
See also: stool, strain
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • strain at (one's) stool
  • stool on (one)
  • stool on someone
  • be touching cotton
  • be touching cloth
  • touching
  • poop (one's) pants
  • crap
  • crapped