on the loo

Frequency: 6.79.1 per million words

Indicates the action of sitting on and using the toilet bowl.

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Examples (10)

  • He was on the loo when the phone rang, so he missed the call.
  • She likes to read a book while on the loo, finding it a quiet escape.
  • I heard him singing when he was on the loo, a common habit of his.
  • Please don't use your phone while on the loo; it's unhygienic.
  • He spent ages on the loo this morning, making everyone else wait.
  • The cat often tries to get into the bathroom when someone is on the loo.
  • Could you knock if you're on the loo? I need to use it next.
  • I always finish my crosswords when I'm on the loo, it's my dedicated quiet time.
  • He was interrupted while on the loo by an urgent call from work.
  • My toddler thinks it's funny to talk to me when I'm on the loo, asking endless questions.