strain the potatoes
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
To urinate.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
'Beryl love,' he whispered, 'listen out for me while I go and strain the potatoes. I'll piss meself if I don't.'
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Advertisement
Ad space — ads help keep Idiomer free. Premium will remove them.
Common questions
What does “strain the potatoes” mean?
To urinate.
Is “strain the potatoes” formal or informal?
strain the potatoes is generally slang.
Advertisement
Ad space — ads help keep Idiomer free. Premium will remove them.