Meaning of the word "spend a penny" in English
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spend a penny
US /spɛnd ə ˈpɛni/
UK /spɛnd ə ˈpɛni/
Idiom
1.
(British, informal, euphemistic) to use a toilet
Example:
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Excuse me for a moment, I just need to spend a penny.
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After the long journey, everyone was desperate to spend a penny.
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