powder nose

powder your nose (humorous)

if a woman says she is going to powder her nose, she means she is going to go to the toilet. Well, if you'll excuse me a moment, I'm going to powder my nose.

See also: nose, powder

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powder your nose

to use a public toilet. “I'm going to powder my nose,” Vera said, following Elise out of the room.

Usage notes: usually said by women

See also: nose, powder