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Powder your nose

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Politeness

Used to excuse oneself discreetly from a social situation without mentioning the toilet directly.

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During dinner, Maria said she needed to powder her nose before dessert.
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Gendered Origin

Originally women's slang; now it's more gender-neutral but can still imply femininity.

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He said he was going to powder his nose, which raised a few eyebrows.
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Euphemism

It's a subtle way to address a bodily function without being explicit.

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When asked if she needed a break, Jane replied she'd just powder her nose.
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