go to the bathroom
idiom
variants
or use the bathroom
US
: to use the toilet
The little boy told his mother that he had to go to the bathroom.
You should use the bathroom before we leave.
Examples of go to the bathroom in a Sentence
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Mendez, the pregnant woman, got up to go to the bathroom for the third or fourth time, carrying a plastic bucket with her.
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2023
It’s also all covered by an organic cotton cover that has a water-resistant finish on it—which is a relief to anyone ready to invest around $800 on a child who doesn’t always remember to go to the bathroom before going to bed.
—Sabrina Rojas Weiss, Parents, 9 June 2023
In the movies, action heroes never have to go to the bathroom.
—Grace Henes, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2022
And remember: If your pup is uncomfortable or unable to walk, eat or go to the bathroom with the costume on, definitely skip!
—Emily Rochotte, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
Lots of bad jokes, forced laughter and getting up to go to the bathroom.
—Pat Myers, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022
Paul Pelosi talked to DePape before managing to go to the bathroom and call 911, authorities said.
—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2023
Wheelchair users need entrances without steps, wide pathways to maneuver indoors, and a safe, accessible place to go to the bathroom.
—Andrew Pulrang, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
Lumpkin needed to take Gracie outside to go to the bathroom before work.
—Hannah Kirby, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2022
Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2023
It’s also all covered by an organic cotton cover that has a water-resistant finish on it—which is a relief to anyone ready to invest around $800 on a child who doesn’t always remember to go to the bathroom before going to bed.
—Sabrina Rojas Weiss, Parents, 9 June 2023
In the movies, action heroes never have to go to the bathroom.
—Grace Henes, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2022
And remember: If your pup is uncomfortable or unable to walk, eat or go to the bathroom with the costume on, definitely skip!
—Emily Rochotte, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
Lots of bad jokes, forced laughter and getting up to go to the bathroom.
—Pat Myers, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022
Paul Pelosi talked to DePape before managing to go to the bathroom and call 911, authorities said.
—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2023
Wheelchair users need entrances without steps, wide pathways to maneuver indoors, and a safe, accessible place to go to the bathroom.
—Andrew Pulrang, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
Lumpkin needed to take Gracie outside to go to the bathroom before work.
—Hannah Kirby, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2022
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“Go to the bathroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20to%20the%20bathroom. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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