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Break wind

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Colloquial Usage

The phrase is informal and often considered rude if used in polite company or formal situations.

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At the formal dinner, he left the room to break wind.
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Humor or Embarrassment

Often used in humorous contexts or to express someone's embarrassment about this natural bodily function.

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The kids giggled when they heard someone break wind during the quiet exam.
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Avoid in Public

It's commonly seen as impolite to break wind in public spaces or social gatherings.

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She was mortified after accidentally breaking wind in the crowded elevator.
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