Water the horses

v.

Heard in Cork

To urinate. A polite and vague euphemism.

Excuse me while I go water the horses

Posh English

Excuse me while I go relieve myself.

Related terms

• Water d horsesA euphemism for taking a urinary break outdoors.
• Water the ponyTo urinate, usually said by men caught short while out and about.
• Howl your horsesAn instruction to remain patient and wait calmly.
• Like a horses cockDescribes rowdy or boisterous young men.
• Straight from the horses mouthFrom the most reliable or direct source.
• Wudnt hit a horses arse wit a shovelTo have very poor aim.