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What does "relieved oneself" mean?

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Rebecca

To "relieve oneself" is an idiom that means to urinate or to pee. This phrase is a nicer way to say "urinate" without having to directly say the word. Ex: Can you pull over? I need to relieve myself. Ex: The dog needs to be let outside so he can relieve himself.

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