How to Pronounce "answer the call of nature"
expression
AN-ser thuh KAWL uhv NAY-chur
AHN-suh thuh kawl ov NAY-chuh
Definition
To go to the bathroom to urinate or defecate. This is a polite or humorous way to say you need to use the toilet.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈænsɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈneɪtʃɝ
British English
ˈɑːnsɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɔːl/ /ˈɒv/ /nˈeɪtʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-ser thuh KAWL uhv NAY-chur
UK
AHN-suh thuh kawl ov NAY-chuh
Listen in Context
I need to answer the call of nature before we leave.
She quietly left the room to answer the call of nature.
The children had to stop playing to answer the call of nature.
Excuse me, I have to answer the call of nature.