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powder nose

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powder one's nose

 and powder one's face

to depart to the bathroom. (Usually said by women, or jocularly by men.) Excuse me, I have to powder my nose. She just went out to powder her face.

See also: nose, powder

powder your nose

(spoken)

to use a public toilet “I'm going to powder my nose,” Vera said, following Elise out of the room.

Usage notes: usually said by women

See also: nose, powder

powder your nose

  (humorous)

if a woman says she is going to powder her nose, she means she is going to go to the toilet Well, if you'll excuse me a moment, I'm going to powder my nose.

See also: nose, powder