go to the toilet

phrase

British
: to use the toilet

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But a self-driving car doesn't need to eat, or go to the toilet. — Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 27 Apr. 2023 Some were barred from leaving their dorms to go to the toilet. — Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2022 All of the cafes were closed and there was no place to warm up, to go to the toilet, or charge the batteries. — Holly Jones, Variety, 14 Feb. 2022 Almost 70% said they’re not allowed to go to the toilet during class time and that contributes to the shame and anxiety surrounding periods. — Alice Broster, Forbes, 31 May 2021 In this way, the child is taught to go to the toilet and void. — Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2014

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“Go to the toilet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20to%20the%20toilet. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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