English Dictionary

powder one's nose

動詞

婉語

(euphemistic, typically of women) To visit a lavatory to use a toilet, reapply makeup, (when used of a group of women) engage in private conversation, etc.

日本語の意味

トイレに行く（特に女性が婉曲に用いる表現） / 化粧直しをする / 女性同士でプライベートな会話を交わす

During the ball, it was considered proper for a lady to powder one's nose before appearing in the ballroom.

舞踏会では、女性が舞踏室に出る前に化粧を直すために化粧室へ行くのが礼儀とされていた。

意味（1）

(euphemistic, typically of women) To visit a lavatory to use a toilet, reapply makeup, (when used of a group of women) engage in private conversation, etc.

I'll be right back. I just have to powder my nose.

powders one's nose （ present singular third-person ）

powdering one's nose （ participle present ）

powdered one's nose （ participle past ）

powdered one's nose （ past ）