take a leak

idiom

informal + impolite
: to pass liquid from the body : to urinate

Examples of take a leak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An undefended toilet next to a urinal is not an ideal place for a trans man to take a leak, but Ben was confident — and had to go. New York Times, 10 May 2022

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“Take a leak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20leak. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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