Clear the pipes

phr.

Heard in Kilkenny

To empty one's bladder; to urinate.

In use

Hold on a minute, I'm just goin to clear the pipes behind the hedge.

Posh English

Wait a moment, I am merely going to relieve myself behind the hedgerow.

  • Empty my tanksTo urinate.
  • SlashAn act of urination, or the urgent physical need to empty one's bladder.
  • Empty forkA girl wearing trousers, in old-fashioned parlance.
  • BailTo leave, clear off, or go somewhere.
  • BalúnTo clear a football a great distance, typically high into the air.
  • Bi ha shiftA request for someone to vacate their current position or clear a path.