Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nature's call
Phrase
/ˈneɪtʃərz kɔːl/
Definition
A colloquial expression referring to the body’s urge to excrete waste, generally used to imply the need to go to the bathroom.
Examples
- After a long hike, I felt nature’s call and needed to find a restroom quickly.
- He excused himself, saying it was nature’s call.
- When nature calls, sometimes it can’t wait.
Meaning
Nature’s call signifies the natural bodily function that everyone experiences and often denotes a polite way of expressing the need to relieve oneself.
Synonyms
- call of nature
- urge to go
- bathroom break
