| 释义 |
powder one’s face powder (one's) faceeuphemism To go to the bathroom. The phrase is a polite expression used to excuse oneself when going to the bathroom. Typically used by women, alluding to the application of makeup. I'll join you at the table in a minute, I just need to powder my face first. A: "Where's Mom?" B: "She said she was just powdering her face."See also: face, powderpowder one’s face verbSee powder one’s noseSee also: face, powder |