toilet (redirected from toileting)

go to the toilet

Fig. Euph. to use a toilet for defecation or urination. Jimmy washed his hands after he went to the toilet. Excuse me, I have to go to the toilet.

use the bathroom and use the toilet

Euph. to urinate or defecate. May I be excused to use the bathroom? I have to use the toilet.

See also: bathroom, use

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down the toilet  (British, American & Australian informal) also down the pan (British informal)

if something goes down the toilet, it is wasted or spoiled After the drug scandal, his career went down the toilet. If the factory closes, that'll be a million pounds' worth of investment down the pan.

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down the toilet

wasted or lost down the drain Appearing on that talk show is usually a sign that your career is already down the toilet.

Usage notes: often used with go: He never showed up to drive us, and our plans for the evening went down the toilet.

in the toilet also into the toilet

in a bad condition The economy is rapidly going in the toilet and the country is in a mess.