take a leak

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A man steps outside to take a leak behind a tree.

Definition

1. Verb (vulgar/slang):
   • To urinate; to pass urine from the body. This is an informal, idiomatic, and often considered crude or vulgar expression for the act of urination.

Usage

• This phrasal verb is used in very informal contexts, often among friends or in situations where crude language is acceptable. It is not used in formal writing or polite conversation.
• It is typically used intransitively (without a direct object).
• Example: "I need to take a leak before we leave."

Examples

• "Excuse me for a minute, I have to take a leak."
• "He pulled the car over because he had to take a leak."
• "After drinking three beers, he went behind the tree to take a leak."

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is almost always used in its base form "take a leak." Conjugations are rare but follow standard verb patterns (e.g., "He takes a leak," "He took a leak," "He has taken a leak").

Variants and Related Words

• Leak (noun): In this specific vulgar/slang context, "a leak" refers to an instance of urination. (e.g., "I'm going for a leak.").
• Take a piss (verb, vulgar/slang): A synonym with identical meaning and register.
• Piss (verb, vulgar): The simpler, more direct vulgar verb meaning to urinate.

Synonyms (with register notes)

• Urinate (verb, formal/medical): The standard, neutral term.
• Pass water (verb phrase, formal/polite): A euphemistic and polite phrase.
• Pee (verb, informal): A common, casual, and less offensive informal term.
• Relieve oneself (verb phrase, euphemistic): A vague and polite phrase that can refer to urination or defecation.

Related Phrasal Verbs/Idioms

• Go to the bathroom/restroom (verb phrase, polite): The most common and polite way to indicate the need to urinate or defecate.
• Answer the call of nature (idiom, euphemistic/humorous): A figurative and often humorous way to say one needs to use the toilet.

Học thuật

Verb

1. eliminate urine
   • Again, the cat had made on the expensive rug