strain the potatoes
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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).
Common questions
What does “strain the potatoes” mean?
To urinate.
Is “strain the potatoes” formal or informal?
strain the potatoes is generally slang.