colder than a brass toilet seat in the Yukon
Very cold. Ugh, the winters here are colder than a brass toilet seat in the Yukon—that's why I'm moving to Florida. I wouldn't want to be trapped out in this weather tonight, it's colder than a brass toilet seat in the Yukon! You better bundle up if you're going out because it's colder than a brass toilet seat in the Yukon.
down the toilet
1. In a state of failure or ruination. My father's company is now going down the toilet because of the incompetent new CEO. You got a C average? Boy, your grades have really gone down the toilet this semester. We had big plans for our trip, but the terrible weather sent it all down the toilet.
2. Squandered or wastefully discarded. All of our savings have gone down the toilet ever since Jack had his little gambling spree in Las Vegas. My degree in literature has so far been a lot of money down the khazi, as the only jobs I've been able to get have been in restaurants waiting tables. All of these gadgets you buy are just money down the khazi, if you ask me.
go down the toilet
To fail; to be ruined or destroyed; to be squandered or wastefully discarded. My father's company is now going down the toilet because of the incompetent new CEO. All of our savings have gone down the toilet ever since Jack had his little gambling spree in Las Vegas. We had big plans for our trip, but everything went down the toilet when that storm rolled in.
go to the toilet
euphemism To urinate or defecate. I just need to go to the toilet first, and then we can leave. Be right back, I've gotta go to the toilet. Give me a minute to go to the toilet, will ya? I had a lot of coffee this morning.
in the toilet
In a miserable, pitiful, or very unfortunate condition. I just can't find work with the economy in the toilet like this. Of course investors are worried—our sales have been in the toilet for months now. Nick's mood has been in the toilet since he found out he didn't get into his first choice school after all.
into the toilet
slang Into a state of total waste, failure, or ruination. My father's company is spiraling into the toilet because of the way the incompetent new CEO is running things. My dad once threw our entire life savings into the toilet betting on horses one weekend. The director's reputation will head straight into the toilet once these allegations come to light.
potty mouth
A person who uses obscenities, vulgarities, or profanities in their speech, especially at inappropriate times. Used especially in reference to a child or as a childish rebuke to an adult. Hey, you little potty mouth! If I hear you speaking like that around your grandmother again, you're going to be grounded for a week! Well there's no need to be a potty mouth about it, Rick. You could have just said no like a civilized person.
toilet humor
A type of humor focused on bodily functions, such as urination and defecation. Grandma hates that toilet humor, guys, so please lay off it while she's here.
toilet mouth
A person who uses obscenities, vulgarities, or profanities in their speech, especially at inappropriate times. Used especially in reference to a child or as a childish rebuke to an adult. Hey, you little toilet mouth! If I hear you speaking like that around your grandmother again, you're going to be grounded for a week! Well there's no need to be a toilet mouth about it, Rick. You could have refused like a civilized person.
toilet water
A literal translation of "eau de toilette," an aromatic liquid that is stronger than eau de cologne but weaker than eau de parfum. My kids always get me the same bottle of toilet water for Christmas. Don't splash so much toilet water on your face in the morning. You always come into the office stinking to high heaven of the stuff!
use the bathroom
1. To go to a bathroom, restroom, or toilet in order to urinate or defecate. Primarily heard in US. Pardon me, for a moment. I have to use the bathroom. Does anyone need to use the bathroom before we hit the road? It's going to be a long drive to New Mexico!
2. euphemism To urinate or defecate, regardless of location. Primarily heard in US. A: "What took you guys so long to reach the top of the mountain?" B: "Tommy had to use the bathroom about halfway up the trail." I really wish people wouldn't let their dogs use the bathroom on our lawn.
use the toilet
1. To go to a bathroom, restroom, or toilet in order to urinate or defecate. Pardon me, for a moment. I have to use the toilet. Does anyone need to use the toilet before we hit the road? It's going to be a long drive to New Mexico!
2. euphemism To urinate or defecate, regardless of location. A: "What took you guys so long to reach the top of the mountain?" B: "Tommy had to use the toilet about halfway up the trail." I really wish people wouldn't let their dogs use the toilet on our lawn.
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